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  • North Lakes, Australia
  • Food & Restaurant

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 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 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!
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