Job Description

IKEA Food Team Leader - 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

2023-08-06

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

IKEA Lakeside would like to welcome 2 Team leaders to help us deliver a taste of Sweden and a great customer experience with high quality, sustainable food. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and know how to execute plans in a good way, you truly make things happen!

Our ideal candidate already has 2 years leadership experience or is ready for their next step. You are assertive, a people person and can work with a team to drive business direction and accurately follow up to ensure tasks are completed. A food background isn\'t essential, but fast paced and organised is a must.

In the IKEA world, we call this position a Food Team Leader.

Expected Starting Date: To be discussed with recruiting Manager

You lead by example and live the IKEA values. Food is your passion, and you are currently fully available across the week and weekends.

WHAT WE OFFER

• \xc2\xa324,800 per annum

39 hours per week working 5 days a week, alternative weekends off.

We operate 7 days a week to meet the shopping needs of our customers

Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18.

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% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save \xc2\xa3100\'s on Highstreet retailers
• Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal
• X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans
• Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support
• Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first day
• You can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift!

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED TO HAVE

The ideal candidate will have a passion to inspire co-workers to achieve common goals. You will be someone who believes in the IKEA Concept, has IKEA Brand Identity and lives the IKEA culture & Values.

WHAT YOU\'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
As a Food Team Leader, you will work with your team to create a safe, healthy, sustainable, and joyful food experience for both the customer and the co-worker.

• You will be responsible for ensuring your area of responsibility is clean, attractive, and inviting. You also ensure our products are always in perfect condition and correctly priced.
• Being passionate about the food we serve and sell, and actively learn about it and share your knowledge with customers and colleagues.
• You contribute and support the implementation of the store Business Plan and IKEA Food action plan.
• Promoting a safety-first culture, as well as coach others in ensuring routines and requirements are known and followed in all daily work.

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.
Next step if successful you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.

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\'ll 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, \xe2\x80\x9cto create a better everyday life for the many people\xe2\x80\x9d 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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