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IKEA Food Co-worker

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  • Auckland (Sylvia Park), Auckland, New Zealand
  • Food & Restaurant
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 322379

  • Date posted: 08/12/2025



    • Want to make something extraordinary? Come make it at IKEA.

    We’ve just opened our first store in Aotearoa! This is your chance to become part of the IKEA whānau. Together with all our co-workers, we’re on a mission to create a better every day for the many people.

    Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, everyone has the potential to make a real impact at IKEA. Whether you're a creative thinker, a problem solver, or someone who loves helping others, there’s room for you to grow here. After all, some of our best leaders started their journey on the shop floor.

    We’re excited to announce multiple openings for IKEA Food Co-workers to join our team. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

    Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:
    • IKEA Food Co-worker base hourly pay rate
    • 5 weeks of Paid Annual Leave, Parental Leave Pay, and more
    • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
    • 15% discount for co-workers
    • Affordable, nutritious meals with complimentary drinks in our co-worker restaurant.
    • Provided co-worker uniform

    But that’s enough about us. Over to you now.





    About this work area

    As an IKEA Food Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
    • Maintaining a clean, organised and inviting area to support food standards and enhance the customer experience
    • Supporting food preparation and customer service with attention to food safety, waste control and production levels
    • Carrying out physical tasks such as clearing tables, assisting in the dish room, wiping benchtops and assisting with stocktake
    • Contributing to active selling, cash handling and customer interactions in a fast-paced environment
    • Creating a welcoming atmosphere through heartfelt customer service and attentiveness to customer needs
    • Thriving in a team culture built on IKEA values
    • Being open to new experiences, with a focus on learning and growing in the role.



    • A positive mindset and show commitment to supporting the team
    • Comfortable with hands-on tasks across different areas within IKEA Food
    • Focused on creating a positive experience for our customers through friendly and helpful service
    • Take pride in presenting food consistently to reflect IKEA’s quality and brand standards
    • Keen to learn and open to gaining new experiences
    • Enthusiastic about working with a team of like-minded people
    • Enjoy following processes and procedures that help create a smooth and consistent workday
    • Able to follow IKEA Food and safety routines, including temperature and date checks
    • Motivated by the opportunity to work at IKEA Food and make a meaningful contribution
    • Experience in the fast-food industry or hospitality is desirable, but it certainly isn’t essential, we value motivation and a willingness to learn
    • Committed to helping create a welcoming and efficient work environment.

    What you need to know

    • The work location for this role is our Sylvia Park store.
    • We have permanent and fixed-term roles available with various shift patterns:
    a. 24-39 hours per fortnight (part-time) 
    b. 40-59 hours per fortnight (part-time) 
    c. 60-79 hours per fortnight (part-time) 
    d. Full time hours per fortnight
    • Fixed-term contracts will end on 28th of February 2026
    • The internal title for this role is IKEA Co-worker
    • The first step of the recruitment process will be an application form. If you are successful to the next step, you will be notified via email and invited to complete a video interview or phone interview. Don’t worry - we all get nervous in front of a camera but even if you feel shy, it’s a great way to meet you!
    • 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 based on trading hours. You also must have the availability to work weekends.
    • IKEA Sylvia Park is a non-smoking workplace.

    We need people like you

    This is more than just a job. At IKEA, we want to build careers that let you look back and know you’ve made it. That’s why we foster a work environment where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self to mahi and make the most of your talents. When you work at IKEA, you're joining a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your wellbeing comes first. Because that's what “making it” is all about.

    We believe everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society, and the planet. So, if you’re passionate about making the world a better place, making a whare an inspiring space, or simply making someone’s day, apply now and make it at IKEA.
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