IKEA Tampines - IKEA Food Assistant, Kitchen (Part-Time)

IKEA Tampines - IKEA Food Assistant, Kitchen (Part-Time)

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

About the job

Reporting to the Kitchen Production Manager, you are responsible for the daily kitchen operations, ensuring a clean and safe work environment, the delivery of high-quality food, and consistent standards of food safety and customer service.

Your assignment

• Assist in preparing meal ingredients and maintaining a clean, hygienic food preparation area.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitising of all food preparation areas according to established hygiene standards.
• Execute and support kitchen operations in compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Uphold existing operating procedures and maintain high Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (Q.S.C.) standards to ensure food safety and hygiene.
• Assist with unloading food supplies and checking stock inventory for accuracy.
• Actively practice First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and First Expired, First Out (FEFO) principles to maintain freshness and quality in food preparation.
• Maintain accurate Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) documentation, including best before date records and preparation par-level monitoring for peak and non-peak periods.
• Ensure compliance with Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) recording procedures to track certified seafood usage daily and ensure ASC/MSC products are not mixed with other seafood on shelving.
• Contribute actively to store operations and ensure alignment with the Functional Commercial Review Standards.

Your profile

• You are a team-player with strong organisation and time management skills.
• You are comfortable with handling basic food preparation and maintaining cleanliness of the work area.
• You are able to withstand prolonged hours of standing and work in a fast-paced food environment.
• You always maintain a high level of personal grooming and hygiene.
• You can commit to working on AM/PM shift, including weekends and public holidays.