Job Description

- Job ID: 356816

- Date posted: 23/07/2026

Our team within IKEA

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 excellent 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.

What you need to know

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, 24hrs/fortnight
• The internal job title for this role is IKEA Food Co-worker
• Applications close Thursday 6 August 2026
• 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, inline with the store operating hours:




o Saturday to Wednesday – 6:00am to 7:00pm
o Thursday & Friday – 6:00am to 10:00pm
• You have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).

About this work area

As an IKEA Food Co-worker, you will play an important role in creating a positive and welcoming experience for our customers by ensuring our food areas are clean, safe, efficient, and inviting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Commercial and customer experience
• Preparing and serving food in line with IKEA Food standards and food safety requirements
• Providing friendly, efficient customer service and active selling
• Handling cash transactions and operating point-of-sale systems
• Maintaining presentation standards to ensure food areas are attractive and welcoming
• Supporting stocktake activities and controlling waste through correct production levels

Operational excellence
• Cooking, serving, and food preparation using approved methods and equipment, including ovens and fryers
• Following strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures, including temperature and date checks
• Clearing tables, wiping down benchtops, and maintaining cleanliness in customer dining areas
• Processing dishes and maintaining the washing-up area and equipment
• Ensuring all food areas remain clean, organised, and compliant with IKEA standards at all times

You are someone who:
• Is passionate about food, with a strong focus on quality and presentation
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Has previous hospitality or cookery experience (highly regarded but not essential)
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to a shared goal
• Can follow structured routines and comply with strict food safety and operational guidelines

We need people like you

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job.

Come join us!

Required Skill Profession

Cooks And Food Preparation Workers

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