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  • Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, Gateshead, United Kingdom
  • Food & Restaurant
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 324655

  • Date posted: 02/01/2026



    • IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome a Food Production Specialist to join our IKEA Food Team.


    WHAT WE OFFER

    • The Start Date of employment will be 1st of February.
    • Starting salary of £28,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
    • 39 Hours working 5 days per week mix of early and late shifts and alternative weekends with occasional nightshift.
    • We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.


    WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

    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 £100’s on High-street retailers.
    • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
    • Flexi Holiday Plan
    • Family Friendly childcare & wellbeing support

    ...as well so much more!


    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • An enthusiasm for food and experience working in a high-volume food operation.
    • You have a working knowledge of food production and food safety regulations.
    • The capacity to guide, motivate and engage with the team.
    • You are structured and can establish routines for large teams.
    • Ability to adjust to tasks as needed, you will thrive in a versatile environment by focusing on flexibility, speed, and simplicity.


    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • Coordinate the daily operation of the team, allocating and execution of work activities and tasks.
    • Apply the appropriate processes and actions daily to secure food safety and compliance, food quality, and operational standards to maximise profitability.
    • Ensure that every customer has a consistent and excellent food experience by supporting the team in exceeding expectations of food availability, food quality perception and presentation, hospitality, and service, and responding to the customer needs.
    • Identify and work closely together with the Food team to implement sales support tools to optimise commerciality, and secure excellence in operations through building competence in the team.
    • Apply appropriate corrective actions based on customer and co-worker feedback and highlight points for improvement in commercial activities and daily operations, working with the IKEA global and national strategies (affordability, accessibility, people & planet).


    WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

    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


    RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION

    Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

    • Please attach an updated CV and Cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend an assessment centre.

    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. Backgrounds checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:

    • Medical questionnaire

    For any advice or support, email euan.mcgregor@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!







    Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that’s good for both people and planet. Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide, underlining our Scandinavian heritage by offering a modern taste of Sweden. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the “Swedish Food market”. We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is!








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