Food Service Co-worker, Coquitlam

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself." **Location** Coquitlam **Employment type** Part Time Permanent **Department** Food & Restaurant **Deadline** 2026-03-26 **Who you are** - You have some hands‑on cooking experience (restaurant) - You have experience serving food and working directly with customers - You understand basic food safety (expiry dates, cross‑contamination, hygiene, SafeCheck/FOODSAFE BC) - You’re reliable in fast‑paced, physically demanding environments - You’re comfortable with food prep, cleaning, and teamwork - You have a positive, can‑do attitude and enjoy helping customers **Your responsibilities** - Assist with basic cooking and food preparation - Serve customers and provide a friendly, helpful experience - Maintain food quality, freshness, and presentation - Keep all food areas clean, organized, and safe - Follow all IKEA food safety and waste‑reduction policies - Answer customer questions about ingredients and menu items - Support teammates during peak times - Learn IKEA’s Swedish food products, specials, and prep standards - Help meet daily/weekly sales goals First 3 Months (Important) Your first 3 months will focus on: 50% dishwashing 50% sanitation, cleaning, and workstation upkeep This ensures you learn IKEA Coquitlam’s Food safety, hygiene, and operational standards before moving into broader food‑prep responsibilities. **Why will you love us** Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including: - Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!) - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family) - RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options - Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan - Flexible spending account - Life insurance - Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available) - Parental leave - Bereavement leave - Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing) P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: IKEA Food Co-worker The starting rate/ salary for this position is 20.38 CAD