Job Description

Food and Beverage Assistant - Lakeside

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Lakeside (Essex)

Employment type

Permanent

Department

Food & Restaurant

Deadline

2023-08-20

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Candidate profile (text) - Default language At IKEA, it is so much more than a job !!

IKEA Food team in Lakeside are looking to welcome fast-paced and hardworking Food & Beverage assistants to join our team

Prior experience in food is desirable, but not essential, all you need is a roll up your sleeve mindset to the various tasks & challenges that present themselves.

FRONT OF HOUSE
As a front of house team member, you are the face of our IKEA food team providing excellent service to our fantastic customers!
We are looking for people who are passionate about food and great service. You will be working across our Customer Restaurant and our Swedish food market/ Bistro where no two days are the same. The role will involve serving our customers, processing payments for food orders and keeping the department clean and tidy, we work hard but have a fun time whilst doing it!

Due to health and safety you must be over 18 for this role.

Expected Starting Date: 2nd September 2023
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 23rd August 4-6.30pm

WHAT WE OFFER

• \xc2\xa311.45 per hour
• Living Wage Foundation Employer
• Permanent job / Full & Part-time

We have various contract sizes available from 12 to 30 hours per week, these will be discussed at interview as will your availability.

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers, this role will require availability to work during the day, late evenings, and full weekends.

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.

• Enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift - there is such a thing as a free lunch!
• Free parking
• 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save \xc2\xa3100's on High-street retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
• End of year gift
• Family Friendly policies & benefits
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED TO HAVE
Are you a team player with a passion for food and people? Do you know your meat ball from your plant ball? If so, then we are looking for you.

This is an extremely fast paced working environment and requires you to multitask, producing and serving food with regular heavy lifting.

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. You will contribute to a passionate and friendly team to deliver a better everyday life for the many, while embracing change with a solution-orientated mindset.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Food Co-worker, you will report to one of the Food Managers or Team Leaders and work alongside them in the various areas in the department to help create a safe, healthy, delicious, sustainable, affordable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker.

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 to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.

First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step, successful candidates will receive information about the next steps via email.
Third step, if successful you will be invited to an Interview

Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.

IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.

For any advice or support, email janice.chalkley@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, to create a better everyday life for the many people inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

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