Food Operations Coordinator

IKEA Antrim And Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Unit Food Coordinator

We’re looking to welcome a Unit Food Coordinator to join our IKEA Food Team. This exciting role involves being a shift supervisor and supporting your team to achieve greatness while ensuring a wonderful everyday experience for our customers.

What We Offer

• Starting salary of £26,401 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 hours per week over five days, including day, evening, and alternate weekend shifts.

What You’ll Need To Have

• An enthusiasm for food and experience working in a high‑volume food operation.
• A working knowledge of food production and food safety regulations.
• The capacity to guide, motivate, and engage with the team.
• Structured approach and ability to establish routines for large teams.
• Adaptability, thriving in a versatile environment focused on flexibility, speed, and simplicity.

What You’ll Be Doing Day to Day

• Co‑ordinate the daily operation of the team, allocating and executing work activities and tasks.
• Apply appropriate processes and actions daily to secure food safety, compliance, quality, and operational standards to maximise profitability.
• Ensure every customer has a consistent and excellent food experience by supporting the team in exceeding expectations of availability, quality perception, presentation, hospitality, and service.
• Identify and collaborate with the Food team to implement sales support tools, optimise commerciality, and build competence in the team.
• Apply corrective actions based on customer and co‑worker feedback, highlighting improvement points in commercial activities and daily operations, working with IKEA global and national strategies (affordability, accessibility, people & planet).

Recruitment Process Information

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, let us know as soon as possible.

• Attach an updated CV and cover letter with your application.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email for a face‑to‑face interview.
• Final offers of employment are contingent on clear results in mandatory background checks and completion of a medical questionnaire.

For any advice or support, email gemma.hewitt@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!