IKEA is a global leader in the home furnishing industry, renowned for its affordable, functional, and well-designed products. Operating as a multinational conglomerate, the company manages hundreds of stores across more than 60 countries, employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Its business model focuses on sustainability, democratic design, and a unique retail experience that includes large-format stores, planning studios, and a robust e-commerce platform.

In Spain, IKEA maintains a massive footprint with a presence in nearly every major autonomous community, including Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia, and the Basque Country. For international professionals, IKEA offers a diverse work environment rooted in Swedish values such as togetherness and simplicity. While customer-facing roles typically require fluency in Spanish, the company frequently recruits for management, logistics, and specialized design positions where international experience and multilingual skills are highly valued.

Founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad in Sweden, IKEA began as a small mail-order business. It has since grown into the world's largest furniture retailer, revolutionizing the industry with its flat-pack furniture and warehouse-style stores.

For international professionals

IKEA is known for its strong corporate culture based on Swedish values, promoting a healthy work-life balance and flat hierarchies.
The company offers extensive internal mobility programs, allowing employees to transition between different departments or even international locations.
Many management and specialized roles in Spain, such as Logistics or Interior Design Managers, may accommodate English speakers, though Spanish is generally required for local operations.
IKEA Spain has been repeatedly recognized as a 'Top Employer,' highlighting its commitment to employee development and inclusive workplace policies.

Restaurant Co-worker (Weekends-Afternoons, Temporary) | IKEA Valladolid

IKEA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Why you will love us

Because we are much more than a company. We seek a positive impact on homes, society, the planet, and we like helping people improve their daily lives at home, while doing so in a simple and accessible way for the majority.
Do you want to make millions of people look forward to coming home? BRING YOUR TALENT TO IKEA!

About you:

- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to identify new business opportunities.
- Ability to help customers with their specific needs to ensure a satisfactory experience.
- Knowledge and experience regarding food safety documentation and management is valued.
- Work experience in kitchen areas (kitchen production, plating, preparation of cold dishes) is valued.
- Availability to work on a temporary basis (interim contract)

What you will do day-to-day

We want to attract and encourage IKEA store visitors to stay longer and enjoy more, making their visit more entertaining by offering high-quality food at low prices, giving customers a tasty reason to return time and again, and providing co-workers with an opportunity to rest and recharge.

Your mission:

-Prepare cold and hot dishes
- Inform and offer customers the daily line menu, advising based on their preferences and ensuring an excellent experience
- Contribute to the management of our internal employee restaurant.
- Comply with all food safety rules and guidelines. Maintain order and cleanliness in the work areas.
- Maintain global standards regarding routines and optimize processes in the production area
- Ability to organize tasks and processes with the production team

Our team at IKEA

At IKEA, we are committed to creating a better everyday life for the many people. All IKEA co-workers enjoy a comprehensive benefits package available to them from day one.

#IKEAesMUCHO+

IKEA is MUCH+ discover everything IKEA offers you

View original advert (Spanish)

Por qué nos vas a encantar

Porque somos mucho más que una empresa. Buscamos un impacto positivo en los hogares, la sociedad, el planeta y nos gusta ayudar a las personas a mejorar su vida diaria en el hogar, además de hacerlo de una manera sencilla y accesible para la mayoría.
¿Quieres hacer que millones de personas estén deseando llegar a casa? TRAE TU TALENTO A IKEA!

Sobre ti:

- Buenas dotes organizativas y de planificación.
- Capacidad de identificar nuevas oportunidades de negocio.
- Capacidad para ayudar a los clientes con sus necesidades particulares para garantizar una experiencia satisfactoria.
- Valorable conocimiento y experiencia en relación a la documentación y la gestión de la seguridad alimentaria.
- Valorable experiencia laboral en áreas de cocina (producción de cocina, emplatados, preparación de platos fríos)
-Disponibilidad para trabajar de forma temporal (contrato de interinidad)

Qué harás día a día

Queremos atraer y animar a los visitantes de la tienda IKEA a quedarse más tiempo y disfrutar más, y que su estancia sea más entretenida, ofreciendo comida de buena calidad a precios bajos, dando a los clientes una sabrosa razón para volver una y otra vez y proporcionando a los colaboradores una oportunidad para descansar y recargar las pilas.

Tu misión:

-Preparar platos fríos y calientes
- Informar y ofrecer a los clientes el menú diario de la línea, aconsejando según sus preferencias y asegurar una experiencia excelente
- Contribuir en la gestión de nuestro restaurante interno para empleados/as.
- Cumplir con todas las normas y directrices de seguridad alimentaria. Mantener el orden y la limpieza de las áreas de trabajo.
- Mantener los estándares globales en cuanto a rutinas y optimizar los procesos en el área de producción
- Capacidad para organizar tareas y procesos con el equipo de producción

Nuestro equipo en IKEA

Desde IKEA tenemos el compromiso de hacer un mejor día a día para la mayoría de las personas. Todos los colaboradores/as de IKEA disfrutan de un amplio paquete de beneficios que están a su disposición desde el primer día.

#IKEAesMUCHO+

IKEA es MUCHO+ conoce todo lo que IKEA te ofrece