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We are looking to welcome Food Co-workers to join our delightful food teams here at IKEA Reading. WHAT WE OFFERβ’ Β£10.90 basic hourly rate (this will increase to Β£11.45 form 1st May 2023)β’ Living Wage Foundation Employer 12 hours working Saturday and Sunday and this will be temporary until 29th of October 2023 You will be scheduled for 2 x 6hr shifts between the times below. Saturday from 6:45am till 22:00Sunday from 6:45am till 18:00 Due to Health & Safety regulations, applicants must be over the age of 18. All interviews will take place on the 18th of April with a start date of the 29th of April 2023. 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. β’ 15% co-worker discount & I-Benefits discount portal helping you save Β£100βs on Highstreet retailersβ’ Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal β’ X3 Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loansβ’ Holiday on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day β’ Family Friendly policies & benefitsβ’ Commitment to your development throughout your IKEA career, starting on your first dayβ’ Free parking and you can also enjoy a free hot or cold meal option every shift! WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVEWe are looking for someone to help us deliver a taste of Sweden and a great customer experience with high quality, sustainable food. You will contribute to a passionate and friendly team to deliver a better everyday life for the many, while embracing change with a solution-orientated mindset. This is an extremely fast paced working environment and requires you to multitask, producing and serving food with regular heavy lifting. Prior experience in food is desirable, but not essential if you have a roll up your sleeve mindset to the various tasks & challenges that present themselves. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAYWe are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is! Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide and offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the βSwedish Food Marketβ. WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLEIt takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents. RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATIONIf you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible. First step, please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better. Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many. IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised. For any advice or support, email fiona.currie@ingka.ikea.com and weβll be happy to help!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Food and Beverage Assistant - 12hrs Temporary Weekend Only roles across IKEA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
1. Domain Competency
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
2. Behavioral & Leadership
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
3. Compensation Alignment
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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