Part-Time Food Service & Dish Pro

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 2,743,000 - 3,874,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay – early earnings

Paid parental leave

Co-worker discount

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Dental and vision plans

Job summary

IKEA Food accepts applications for a part-time Food Service Team Member in Costa Mesa, CA. This role supports daily food preparation, guest assistance, and merchandising in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will maintain cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and help manage inventory and pricing across IKEA Food solutions. Nights and weekends are required, with a comprehensive benefits suite for eligible coworkers.

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.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately.
• Maintain equipment operation and conduct preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Keep dishes, utensils, and cookware clean and organized per Food Safety Standards.
• Ensure dining areas are clean and well maintained.
• Oversee the Swedish Food Market merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling areas.
• Communicate accurate pricing across all food solutions (digital, boards, tags).
• Ensure FIFO rotation and adherence to expiration dates and sustainability standards.
• Follow IKEA Food policies for goods receiving and monthly inventory.
• Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Support an inclusive IKEA culture that welcomes diversity.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

IKEA Food accepts applications for a part-time Food Service Team Member in Costa Mesa, CA. This role supports daily food preparation, guest assistance, and merchandising in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will maintain cleanliness, follow safety protocols, and help manage inventory and pricing across IKEA Food solutions. Nights and weekends are required, with a comprehensive benefits suite for eligible coworkers.