Food Service Co-worker: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Team Focus

Ikea Ab; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision

RRSP matching

Bonus incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA is hiring for a Food Co-worker in Canada. You will support dishroom and cleaning routines, learn kitchen and food preparation skills, and contribute to a positive guest experience.

You’ll work closely with teammates to handle busy service periods while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a hands-on approach, with training to help you grow within IKEA Food.

Qualifications

• Polite, positive, and passionate about creating a great customer experience.
• Enjoy working with others and believe that teamwork enables success.
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to support the team as needed.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced food environment while staying calm, friendly, and focused.
• Curious and eager to learn, with interest in developing food and kitchen skills.
• Care about cleanliness, food safety, quality, and a safe environment for customers and co-workers.
• Reliable, organized, and able to stand, lift, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Take responsibility for your work and find simple, practical ways to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Support the dishroom and cleaning routines to keep the operation clean, safe, and organized.
• Receive training to develop skills and support kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Create a positive customer experience by being friendly and approachable with customers and co-workers.
• Work with the team and jump in during busy service periods.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across IKEA Food.
• Assist with food preparation and service with care, consistency, and attention to quality.
• Follow food safety practices, including allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention.
• Take responsibility for your part of the operation while supporting the team’s success.

Skills

Polite and positive

Team player

Hands-on attitude

Calm under pressure

Food safety awareness

Reliable and organized

Physical stamina

Job description

IKEA is hiring for a Food Co-worker in Canada. You will support dishroom and cleaning routines, learn kitchen and food preparation skills, and contribute to a positive guest experience.

You’ll work closely with teammates to handle busy service periods while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a hands-on approach, with training to help you grow within IKEA Food.