"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.

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.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its advantages 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, 40hrs/fortnight




- Temporary (6 months) Part-time, 40hrs/fortnight

- Applications close Thursday 30 July 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. You also 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 your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

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

Commercial:

- 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

Operations:

- 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

Who you are

- Passionate, committed, and have a love for food in its quality and presentation.
- Experienced with working in a fast paced, hands-on environment. Previous hospitality and cookery experience is highly regarded.
- Enthusiastic about working within a team of like-minded people.
- Able to follow strict IKEA Food and HACCP policies and daily operational routines around quality and food safety, including temperature and date checks.

We need people like you

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

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📌 IKEA Food Co-worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Inter IKEA Systems
📍 Melbourne