Swedish Food Market

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Location

Nottingham

Employment type

Part Time Permanent

Department

Food & Restaurant

Deadline

IKEA Nottingham are looking to welcome a Swedish Food Market and Bistro Assistant to join our delightful and hardworking team within the Bistro team.

Love Swedish meatballs and teamwork? Join us at IKEA Nottingham's Swedish food market & bistro, where every day brings variety — from serving customers with a smile, to preparing delicious food behind the scenes. We're all about creating a safe, fun, and welcoming environment, working together to exceed expectations and keep standards high. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, support your team, and make every customer's visit a tasty success, this is the role for you

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be: January 10th 2026
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.45 per hour.
• 8 & 12 hours, weekend only
• Working hours are between 8am & 9:45pm.
• 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.
• Personal growth, learn a new language with Rosetta stone available to all IKEA co-workers.
• Given Day - Additional days' paid leave to take at any point during the year, when it's important for you.

well so much more

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Experience in food preparation and adherence to food safety and regulations would be ideal but not essential as training is provided.
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Our ideal candidate is passionate and friendly with a roll up your sleeve mindset to work alongside the team and delivery a great customer experience.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to prepare & serve food, take payment at tills, clean the bistro area.
• Customer focused, by working together to create the best customer experience. Listen, act, and exceed their expectations every day.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed for a secure environment for both our customers and co-workers.
• Support your colleagues, lend a hand, and create a positive work environment, contributing to a proud team.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Manual handling safely.

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:

• Medical questionnaire

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