IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome a 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.
What We Offer
- Start date of employment will be Sunday 9th August.
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
- 16, 20 and 24 hour contracts working 4/5 days per week including 3 out of 4 weekends. Mixture of shifts between the hours of 08:00am – 21:30pm.
- We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
Benefits
- 15% IKEA discount and discount portal helping you save £100s on high‑street retailers.
- Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
- Flexi Holiday Plan.
- Family‑Friendly childcare and wellbeing support.
Requirements
- 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 a team.
- Ability to remain organized and detail‑oriented, even when things get busy.
Responsibilities
- 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 ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen meets a high standard.
We take the diversity of thought, background, and culture seriously. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us and feel valued in the workplace.
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