Food co-worker (part-time)

Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
• $27.35 base hourly pay rate
• Above award rates and penalty rates (including Sunday and Public Holidays)
• 5 weeks' Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional Information:
• This role is Permanent, Part-time 40hrs/fortnight.
• The internal job title for this role is IKEA Food Co-worker.
• The shift times required to work will be spread between 7:00am to 9:00pm.
• As we operate 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts.
• You also have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND KEY DATES
• We require adequate availability, without holidays booked, during the peak trading period (from mid-November to March) for this role.
• If your application is successful, you may be invited to complete a video screening interview as part of the recruitment process.
• If your application is progressed, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview with the hiring team.

About this work area

As a Food Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in compliance with food safety standards.
• Prepare and cook food with a focus on safety, minimising waste, and adhering to production levels and cooking methods.
• Inspect food items for freshness and quality, ensuring the highest standards.
• Implement corrective actions to ensure consistency in food preparation.
• Efficiently manage cooking timelines and multi-task during peak service hours to ensure timely delivery of meals.
• Operate kitchen equipment, including ovens and induction cooktops, with precision and care.
• Engage in active selling, provide exceptional customer service, and handle cash transactions.
• Ensure the dishwashing area and equipment are maintained, contributing to the cleanliness of both the Customer restaurant and Co-worker restaurant (staff cafeteria).

As a Food Co-worker, you are or have:
• A genuine passion for food and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality dishes with attention to presentation.
• Proven experience working in a dynamic, hands-on, fast-paced environment. Prior experience in hospitality or cookery is highly regarded.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• The ability to strictly adhere to IKEA Food and HACCP policies, including daily quality checks, temperature controls, and operational routines.
• Previous commercial cooking experience is a plus, with a focus on consistency and quality.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to work under pressure, especially during rush periods.

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!