Kitchen Production Assistant

"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.

IKEA Exeter are looking to welcome a full time Kitchen Production Assistant to join our delightful and hardworking team. This is a fast paced role for someone who is passionate about serving simple, good quality food. As a Kitchen Production Assistant, 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 our wonderful everyday.

What We Offer

• Interviews will be between Monday 20 and Wednesday 22 July.
• Start date of employment will be Saturday, 08 August.
• Hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• Availability to work 30 hours a week, including 5 days in 7 (2 days off each week). This role requires working 3 in 4 weekends.
• Latest shift finishing times will be 21:00 pm when the restaurant closes.
• These are permanent contracts where you will be working throughout the year, including the holiday periods.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards

• 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.
• IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.
• As well as so much more!

For a full list of benefits:

What You'll Need to Have

• Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands on and willing to roll up your sleeves.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast paced environment. You enjoy working in a busy role, where you will be multi tasking and working to deadlines.
• Be self reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
• Ability to remain organised and detail orientated, even when things get busy.

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.