Food Service & Dishwashing Associate — Part-Time, Inclusive

IKEA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Health plans

24/7 telehealth

Job summary

IKEA in Costa Mesa is hiring for a part-time IKEA Food team member. You will prepare and maintain menu items, handle customer inquiries, and ensure food safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll manage inventory, price communication across digital and in-store platforms, and support duties from food preparation to cleaning, while upholding FIFO and sustainability standards. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, co-worker discount, health plans, and 24/7

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Experience in a high-volume customer facing environment preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume retail environment with knowledge of basic merchandising and selling concepts preferred.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept and standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling areas.
• Ensure accurate price communication across food solutions including digital platforms.
• Maintain FIFO, expiration dates, and sustainability in stock.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Merchandising

Retail experience

Job description

IKEA in Costa Mesa is hiring for a part-time IKEA Food team member. You will prepare and maintain menu items, handle customer inquiries, and ensure food safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll manage inventory, price communication across digital and in-store platforms, and support duties from food preparation to cleaning, while upholding FIFO and sustainability standards. Benefits include paid time off, parental leave, co-worker discount, health plans, and 24/7