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Food & Beverage Assistant

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IKEA Croydon: Food and Beverage Assistants Wanted
Step into IKEA, where great food meets great customer service! As a Food & Beverage Assistant, you’ll bring a taste of Sweden to London —serving delicious dishes and creating a welcoming environment for customers, with food safety at the heart of the operation.
What We Offer
- Start date of employment will be: 17th October 2026.
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.80 per hour.
- The available working hours are as follows:
- 12 Hours, working 2 days per week working weekends only.
- Your shifts will range from 07:00 to 22:30 on Saturday and 08:00 to 18:15 on Sunday, you are required to be fully available within these outlined working hours.
- 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.
- iBenefits – Rewards & discount portal.
- Free healthy meal option, salad bar, fruit, and hot/cold drinks.
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What You’ll Need to Have
- While previous food and customer service experience can be beneficial, we are open to candidates who demonstrate a readiness to be actively involved in the work.
- 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.
- Compliance with health and safety guidelines necessitates that applicants are 18 years of age or older.
What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day
- The role will involve a variety of tasks, where you will be required to serve food, take payment at tills, clean and clear the restaurant and work behind the scenes to prepare food.
- 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.
- Remain on your feet throughout the shift and lift items regularly to replenish stock.


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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 an assessment centre week commencing the 21st September 2026.
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. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates. This role requires:
- Medical questionnaire
For any advice or support, email beth.crombie@Ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!
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