Ikea Food Co-Worker

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.

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• $28.31 base hourly pay rate + penalty rates (including on weekends, public holidays, and late nights).
• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• Rosters published 4 weeks in advance.
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Subsidised meals and complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Free uniforms provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Benefits Membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support

Additional Information:

• These roles are Permanent Part-time, 24-60hrs/fortnight
• The internal job title for this role is Food Operations Co-worker
• The Hiring Manager for this role is Mel Cannon - IKEA Food Team Leader
• Applications close Thursday 23rd October
• As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts – 6:00am to 9:45pm Monday to Sunday. You also have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).
• If your application is progressed, you will be invited to an in-person interview on one of the following dates: 2nd October 8th October or 9th October.
• If your application is successful, your contract will commence 13th or 27th October 2025

As an IKEA Food Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised, attractive and inviting to provide a positive customer experience.
• Food preparation, cooking, serving and customer service with a focus on food safety, controlling waste, and following production levels and cooking methods.
• Processing dishes and maintaining the washing up area and machines whilst supporting and maintaining the cleanliness of the customer restaurant.
• Active selling, cash handling, operation of ovens & fryers.

As an IKEA Food Co-worker you are:

• Experienced with working in a fast paced, hands-on environment.
• Previous hospitality and cookery experience is highly regarded.
• Dedicated to delivering a welcoming and positive customer experience by engaging with guests in a friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable manner, ensuring their needs are met.
• Committed to maintaining high standards by consistently following IKEA Food and uniform policies, including strict adherence to HACCP routines, hygiene practices, and food safety checks.
• Enthusiastic about working within a team of like-minded people.
• Passionate, committed, and have a love for food in its quality and presentation.

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