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Kitchen Production Assistant

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In short

IKEA Doncaster DC is hiring a Part-time Kitchen Production Assistant for their co-worker restaurant. This role involves preparing and serving simple, good-quality food in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay, employee discounts, and various benefits.

Responsibilities

  • Support in producing meals in the co-worker restaurant, including meatballs and hot dishes.
  • Prepare and make meals using ovens and kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain a safety-first, fast-paced kitchen environment with attention to safety details.
  • Multi-task efficiently to ensure IKEA remains a safe and enjoyable place to work.
  • Prepare for the next day's trade.
  • Manage waste and work in a sustainable and cost-conscious way.
  • Follow a cleaning schedule and maintain high kitchen cleanliness standards.

Requirements

  • Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Hands-on approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
  • Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment, multi-tasking and working to deadlines.
  • Self-reliant and motivated, ready to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to remain organised and detail-oriented, even when busy.
  • Successful candidates must pass mandatory background checks and complete a medical questionnaire.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior kitchen and catering experience is a plus, but not required if you are hands-on and willingness to roll up your sleeves.
  • The ability to remain organised and detail-orientated, even when things get busy.

Benefits

  • Start date of employment on 21st of September 2026.
  • Option 1: £15,736.50 per annum for a 22.5-hour contract.
  • Option 2: £10,491.00 per annum for a 15-hour weekend-only contract.
  • 22.5 hours per week, 3 days over 7 including alternate weekends, with rotational shifts (06:30am-14:30pm and 12:30pm-20:00pm).
  • 15 hours per week, weekend only (Saturday and Sunday), with rotational shifts (06:30am-14:30pm and 12:30pm-20:00pm).
  • Flexibility to match life and business needs can be discussed during the interview.
  • 15% IKEA discount & discount portal.
  • Life Assurance of 3 times your pay.
  • Enhanced statutory pension contributions.
  • Interest-free loans.
  • Free onsite gym access.
  • Health Shield for cashback on dental, optical, and wellness treatments.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Part Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Doncaster, United Kingdom

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