Kitchen production operative

IKEA Cardiff are looking to welcome two full-time Kitchen Production Operatives to join our amazing team.

As a Kitchen Production Operative, you will support in producing our meals in our busy customer restaurant - including our meatballs and hot dishes! If you thrive in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, this role will allow you to experience and co-create the wonderful every day.

This is a full-time opportunity working 39 hours a week and so full availability will be required.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Start date of employment will be 14 December 2024.
• Competitive hourly rate of £12.00 (rising to £12.60 an hour in line with Living Wage Foundation in 2025).
• This is a full-time, permanent contract working 39 hours a week, which includes 5 days over 7 and alternate weekends.
• Earliest shift start times would be 07:15am and latest shift finishing times would be 20:30pm.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest-free loans.
• End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
• A subsidised co-worker restaurant with affordable hot and cold meal options, desserts, tea, coffee and drinks.
...as well as so much more!

Click below for a full list of our benefits:
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
We are looking for someone like you to help us deliver a taste of Sweden and a great customer experience with high quality, sustainable food.

This is an extremely fast paced working environment and requires you to multitask, producing and serving food with regular heavy lifting. Leading self, managing your own workload and working to a strict timeline.

Previous experience in food is essential, for instance, within a busy cafe or within a catering role.

For this role, you will be required to be 18 years old or over.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• You will be preparing and making meals using our ovens and kitchen equipment to offer a taste of Sweden to our customers and co-workers.
• The kitchen is a safety-first, fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail for all things safety as well as efficient multi-tasking to ensure IKEA remains a safe place for people to shop, work and have fun.
• Preparing for the next day's trade, as well as managing waste and working in a sustainable and cost-conscious way.
• Following a cleaning schedule and making sure the cleanliness of the kitchen is to a high standard.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to- face interview.

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

For any advice or support, email ari.davies-ho4@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!