Food Production Assistant - Night Shift in Bristol

IKEA Bristol are looking to welcome full-time and part-time Food Production Assistants to join our delightful and hardworking night shift team. Step into a role where the lights may be low, but the energy is high. As a Night-Shift Staff Restaurant Food Production Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of keeping our co-workers fueled, supported and ready for the day ahead. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and love the idea of being part of the team that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect fit for you.

For health & safety, these positions require you to be 18 years of age or older.

• Start date of employment will be: 8th March 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• Nightshift allowance of £2.25 per hour applies for hours worked between 10pm and 6am.
• Part Time: 16 hours working 2 shifts per week including 3 out of 4 weekends.
• Full Time: 39 hours working 5 shifts per week including alternate weekends.
• Working hours are between 12.00pm - 8.00am. We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Work with a team that values diversity and rewards its people. 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% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100s on high-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
• Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta Stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
• Given Day - Additional days paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it’s important for you.

• While previous food and customer service experience can be beneficial, we are open to candidates who demonstrate a readiness to be actively involved in the work.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of a team during nightshift hours.
• You are passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
• Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.

• A varied and hands-on role involving preparing, cooking, serving food to co-workers and taking payments.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and safe to maintain high health & safety standards.
• Prepare the kitchen for the next day, ensuring everything is clean, organised and ready for a smooth start.
• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience for our co-workers.
• Listen, act, and exceed their expectations every day.
• Adhere to all established safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a secure and compliant environment for both customers and team members. This includes the mandatory removal of all facial and ear piercings while on duty.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.
• Manual handling safely - this can be a physically demanding hands-on role.

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. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible. Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre interview. We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires a medical questionnaire.