Food Coworker applicants have rated the interview process at IKEA with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 77.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Food Coworker roles take an average of 10 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at IKEA overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at IKEA as a Food Coworker according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 33%
Background check: 17%
Phone interview: 17%
Skills test: 17%
One on one interview: 17%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at IKEA (Vancouver, BC) in Apr 2018
Interview
Basic introduction and career information. A personal relationship with others.
How did you overcome several obstacles from your previous workplace?
Managers deliberately ask you several questions with your resumes.
Simple questions asking about yourself and background.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at IKEA (Renton, WA) in Apr 2025
Interview
The Interview process was great I really enjoyed it. I had a great time and the manager was funny we had a blast talking for thirty minutes like old friends and she had nice smile and a very nice person. I would be very happy to work with you.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you had problem in the work place and you had to fix the problem and what did you do about it.
To start, you'll be invited to participate in a self-recorded video interview. This allows you the comfort and flexibility to present your best self, with multiple attempts available. You'll then move on to a dedicated interview with the Food Manager, and conclude with a final interview with the Human Resources team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They ask you about their core values, so make sure to take a look at ikeas values
Online video recording interview - recording yourself answering questions.
In person interview including group activities - large group split into smaller groups for the tasks. Presentation to the smaller group.
Individual interview with managers
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
A challenge you have faced and how you overcame it