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Kitchen Production Assistant

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  • Newcastle (Gateshead), United Kingdom
  • Horeca
  • Part Time
  • Permanent co-worker

Vacature omschrijving

  • Job ID: 354332

  • Publicatiedatum: 10/07/2026



    • IKEA Gateshead are looking to welcome a Kitchen Production Assistant’s to join our delightful and hardworking team. This is a fast-paced role for someone who is passionate about serving simple, good-quality food.

    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

    • Start date of employment will be Sunday 9th August.
    • Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
    • 16, 20 and 24 Hour contracts working 4/5 days per week including 3 out of 4 weekends. Mixture of shifts between the hours of 08:00am - 21:30pm.
    • 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 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/?msockid=2d74277e0f46622d1108329d0e7e6339


    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands-on and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
    • 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.

    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.

    Want to learn more about what makes IKEA Food special? Take a look at our restaurants, Swedish Food Markets and Bistro offering here: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/food/

    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 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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