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Food & Dishwashing Co-Worker (Part-Time)

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  • Hicksville, New York, United States
  • Food & Restaurant
  • Part time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 325449

  • Date posted: 08/01/2026

    • Why we will love you

    Food is your passion, whether you’re cooking or serving customers. You know food plays a vital role in creating a better everyday life for the many people – especially when it’s honest, healthy and delicious.

    What you'll be doing day to day

    As a Food Service Team Member ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food, you will:

    Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept. Adhering to food handling, health, and sustainability standards.

    Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, adhering to cash handling policies.

    Maintain equipment operation through adherence to operating guidelines, troubleshooting breakdowns, and conducting preventive and cleaning maintenance.

    Maintain a clean supply of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and trays that comply with Food Safety Standards.

    Ensure the cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.

    Manage the Swedish Food Market by overseeing merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and the cleaning and sanitization of sampling equipment and areas.

    Ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions, including digital platforms, menu boards, and shelf tags.

    Maintain supply rotation and stocking in all IKEA Food solutions, adhering to First In, First Out (FIFO), expiration dates, and sustainability standards. Implements IKEA Food policies and procedures for goods receiving and monthly inventory.

    Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations, promptly reporting concerns to managers.

    Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

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    JOB TYPE – Permanent, Part-time
    BENEFITS ELIGIBLE?: Yes
    HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must have complete working availability on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays between the hours of 7:00AM to 10:00PM

    The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.91-28.12

    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 minimum of 20 hours per week)
    A fun and inclusive work environment!

    QUALIFICATIONS

    2-3 years of related work experience, preferably in the food service industry/restaurant setting.

    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 (as required by local jurisdiction) required within 30 days of employment.
    The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.91 USD to 28.12 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.
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