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IKEA Food Co-worker

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  • Richmond, Victoria, Australia
  • Food & Restaurant

Job Description

  • Job ID: 370001

  • Date posted: 01/10/2026

    • 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:
    • $29.65 per hour base rate (Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm)
    • $44.49 per hour Sunday rate (9:00am to 11:00pm), plus above-award pay and applicable penalty rates, including weekends and public holidays
    • 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
    • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
    • 15% Co-worker discount
    • Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
    • Co-worker uniform provided
    • Free Co-worker parking
    • Free benefits membership (savings and discounts across retailers and service providers)
    • Novated leasing and EV subscription options
    • Superannuation salary sacrifice
    • Fitness Passport membership available
    • Bonus programme (where eligible)
    • Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)o our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support.

    Additional information:
    • These positions are temporary part-time roles, offering 40 hours per fortnight.
    • The temporary contracts are scheduled to conclude in January 2027.
    • 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).

    Recruitment process:
    • Shortlisted candidates will complete a video interview.
    • To be considered for this role you will be required to attend a group interview on the 13th of October.
    • If you are successful for this role, you will be required to attend a 2-day Welcome induction.

    About this work area

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

    Commercial:
    • Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised, attractive and inviting to provide a positive customer experience.
    • Food preparation and customer service with a focus on food safety, controlling waste, and following production levels.
    • Clearing tables, wiping down benchtops and stocktake.
    • Active selling, cash handling and customer service.

    Operations:
    • Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised, attractive and inviting to provide a positive customer experience.
    • Food preparation, cooking, serving and customer service with a focus on food safety, controlling waste, and following production levels and cooking methods.
    • Processing dishes and maintaining the washing up area and machines whilst supporting and maintaining the cleanliness of the customer restaurant.
    • Active selling, cash handling, operation of ovens & fryers.



    As an IKEA Food Co-worker you are/have:
    • 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.
    • Demonstrates a willingness to work across all areas of the Food department to support operational and business needs.

    We need people like you

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