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  • College Park, Maryland, United States
  • Food & Restaurant
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 322518

  • Date posted: 08/12/2025

    • Why we will love you

    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 your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    Managing, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day kitchen operations in the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro and Co-worker restaurant including goods flow, inventory management, purchasing, ordering, waste management and the connected invoicing within the function.
    • Ensuring IKEA Food Operating and Safety Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency.
    • Managing and training the IKEA Food Production and Dish room Co-workers to provide the guest with a positive sales and service experience.
    • Auditing and assessing the equipment in the Restaurant and Bistro production and serving areas and assigning co-workers to maintain cleanliness and proper operation.
    • Planning, preparing and maintaining menu items according to specifications and guidelines using approved ingredients.
    • Implementing and monitoring IKEA’s Food Safety prerequisites and training programs.
    • Ensuring that the operations of all IKEA Food areas in the IKEA Store operate in accordance with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and other local legislation.

    Apply now!

    JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes
    HOURS – 38 - 40 hours per week. Open availability required Monday - Sunday.

    $26.97 - $38.50 / hr depending on experience.

    At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

    Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time

    WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early

    Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

    KinderCare tuition discount  

    Retirement and bonus plans

    Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus

    Pet insurance program

    Education assistance and learning programs

    Safety shoe reimbursement

    24/7 telehealth visits

    Dental and vision plans

    Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)

    A fun and inclusive work environment

    Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • 3 Years of experience leading in a high-volume restaurant kitchen in a customer facing environment
    • Preferred, Food Handlers Certification/Card
    • Knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems
    • Knowledge of local and Federal food legislation
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 26.97 USD to 38.5 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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