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IKEA Co-worker - Food

Be part of the IKEA whānau - where belonging, growth, and great design come together.
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!


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 dishroom, 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


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

To find out more about the role, IKEA benefits and why we will love you, apply now!

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism
Location
Auckland CBD
Specialism
Sales
Pay
$27.80 Per Hour
Ref:
IK05025
Closing date
4 Aug 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Rosie Sluman, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Auckland
Level 36, The ANZ Centre, 23-29 Albert Street

Telephone: +64098899615