Our team within IKEA

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.

We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.

We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.

We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

What you need to know

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

$28.31 base hourly pay rate + penalty rates from 6pm (public holidays, and late nights).

$42.47 *weekends up to hourly rate

5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more

Rosters published 4 weeks in advance.

15% Co-worker discount

Subsidised meals and complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant

Free uniforms provided

Free Co-worker parking

Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support

Additional information:

These roles are permanent part time.

Contracts range from 24-60hrs/fortnight

Applications close 21/08/2026

The internal job title for this role is IKEA Food Co-worker

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. You also have the availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a month (both Saturday and Sunday).

As part of the recruitment process this role requires a pre-employment working rights check for final candidates.

Availability required:

Goods Receiver – must be available 6:00am starts Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays

Food Service cooks - Wednesday to Sunday afternoons and evenings required

Food Restaurant - Thursdays and Fridays (9pm finish)

Dishwasher - Wednesday to Sunday afternoons and evenings required

About this work area

As an IKEA Food Co-worker your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

IKEA Cook Co-worker

Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised

Food preparation, cooking, serving and customer service with a focus on food safety, controlling waste, and following production levels and cooking methods.

Processing dishes and maintaining the washing up area and machines whilst supporting and maintaining the cleanliness of the customer restaurant.

IKEA Restaurant Co-worker

Food preparation and customer service with a focus on giving our customers a great experience

Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised

Clearing of tables and wiping down benchtops, making sure coffee machines are clean and full

Active selling, cash handling and service with a smile!

Replenishment of food and drinks cabinets and fridges

Some manual handling – up to 15kg

IKEA Food Goods Receiver

Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised

Follow IKEA rules and Guidelines with Goods receiving

Cleaning and organise storage areas ready for delivery’s

Deep cleaning of storage areas – walk in fridges and freezers

Small amount of administrative work using a digital tool for receiving orders and pallet returns

IKEA Food Dishwasher

Ensuring your area is efficiently maintained in compliance with Food standards by keeping it clean, organised

Processing dishes and maintaining the washing up area and machines whilst supporting and maintaining the cleanliness of the customer restaurant.

Who you are

As an IKEA Food Co-worker you are:

Experienced with working in an extremely fast paced, hands-on environment.

Previous hospitality experience is highly regarded.

Enthusiastic about working within a team of like-minded people.

Able to follow strict IKEA Food and HACCP policies and daily operational routines around quality and food safety, including temperature and date checks.