Want to make something extraordinary? Come make it at IKEA. We’re opening our first store in Aotearoa. This is your chance to become part of the IKEA whānau and be part of something historic from day one. Together with all our co-workers, we’re on a mission to create a better every day for the many people. Now, we’re preparing to bring that mission to the many Kiwis! Because we know that great ideas can come from anywhere, everyone has the potential to make a real impact at IKEA. Whether you're a creative thinker, a problem solver, or someone who loves helping others, there’s room for you to grow here. After all, some of our best leaders started their journey on the shop floor. Now it's your turn to help assemble our story in Aotearoa. We’re excited to announce multiple permanent full-time openings for IKEA Food Co-workers to join our team. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards: *$27.80 base hourly pay rate *5 weeks of Paid Annual Leave, Parental Leave Pay, and more *24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support *15% discount for co-workers *Affordable, nutritious meals with complimentary drinks in our co-worker restaurant. *Provided co-worker uniform About this work area As an IKEA Food Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: *Maintaining a clean, organised and inviting area to support food standards and enhance the customer experience *Supporting food preparation and customer service with attention to food safety, waste control and production levels *Carrying out physical tasks such as clearing tables, assisting in the dish room, wiping benchtops and assisting with stocktake *Contributing to active selling, cash handling and customer interactions in a fast-paced environment *Creating a welcoming atmosphere through heartfelt customer service and attentiveness to customer needs *Thriving in a team culture built on IKEA values *Being open to new experiences, with a focus on learning and growing in the role As an IKEA Food Co-worker you are or have: *A positive mindset and show commitment to supporting the team *Comfortable with hands-on tasks across different areas within IKEA Food *Focused on creating a positive experience for our customers through friendly and helpful service *Take pride in presenting food consistently to reflect IKEA’s quality and brand standards *Keen to learn and open to gaining new experiences *Enthusiastic about working with a team of like-minded people *Enjoy following processes and procedures that help create a smooth and consistent workday *Able to follow IKEA Food and safety routines, including temperature and date checks *Motivated by the opportunity to work at IKEA Food and make a meaningful contribution *Experience in the fast-food industry or hospitality is desirable, but it certainly isn’t essential, we value motivation and a willingness to learn *Committed to helping create a welcoming and efficient work environment What you need to know *The work location for this role is our Sylvia Park store, Auckland, however as you will be starting before the store opens, you may also work from our temporary office near Sylvia Park or our Warehouse in Māngere. *We are recruiting for several permanent Full-Time positions – 80 hours per fortnight. *The internal title for this role is IKEA Co-worker. *The expected start date for these positions is 05/10/25. *We’re also preparing for another recruitment intake for Part-Time roles. This opportunity will be advertised in August, so we encourage you to stay connected and keep an eye out. *The first step of the recruitment process will be an application form. If you are successful to the next step, you will be notified via email and invited to complete an online test and even a video interview. *As our store operates 7 days per week, you must have the availability to work a rotating roster with a mix of day and evening shifts based on trading hours. You also must have the availability to work weekends. *Applications close 04/08/25. *IKEA Sylvia Park is a non-smoking workplace. *Car parking will not be provided and therefore IKEA encourages all Co-workers to utilise public transport wherever possible. *Got questions? Drop us a line at IKEA@hays.net.nz we're all ears! We need people like you!