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Kitchen Production Assistant

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  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
  • Horeca
  • Parttime

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  • Job ID: 336666

  • Publicatiedatum: 08/04/2026



    • IKEA Reading are looking to welcome a Kitchen Production Assistant to join our delightful and hardworking team. This is a fast-paced role working 30 hours a week.

    As a Kitchen Production Assistant, you will support in producing our meals in our busy customer restaurant - including our meatballs and hot dishes! If you thrive in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, this role will allow you to experience our wonderful everyday.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    • Competitive hourly rate of £14.15 per hour.
    • 30 hours a week (working 5 days in 7, 6-hour shifts as standard). Working 3 in 4 weekends a month will be required for this role. Shifts may fall between the hours of 06:00am and 22:00pm.
    • 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 and discount portal helping you save hundreds on High Street retailers.
    • Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions and interest free loans.
    • End of year gift, Family Friendly policies and benefits.
    • IKEA gives you the opportunity to grow with us.
    ...as well as so much more!

    Click below for a full list of our benefits:
    https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • For this role, you need to be 18 years old or over due to health and safety.
    • Prior kitchen and catering experience is important for this role.
    • Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment. You enjoy working in a busy role, where you will be multi-tasking and working to deadlines.
    • Be self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of our team.
    • Ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.
    • A good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety standards, or a willingness to learn this in your first weeks.

    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • You will be preparing and making meals using our ovens and kitchen equipment to offer a taste of Sweden to our customers and co-workers.
    • The kitchen is a safety-first, fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail for all things safety as well as efficient multi-tasking to ensure IKEA remains a safe place for people to shop, work and have fun.
    • Preparing for the next day's trade, as well as managing waste and working in a sustainable and cost-conscious way.
    • Following a cleaning schedule and making sure the cleanliness of the kitchen is to a high standard.

    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 with your application so we can get to know you better.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face-to-face interview.

    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 a medical questionnaire.

    For any advice or support, email fiona.currie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!












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