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Hej! You are in control of your cookies... Food Service Co-worker (High-Volume Restaurant) at IKEA in Coquitlam, Canada. Job ID: 331971. Date posted: 11/05/2026. The starting rate/salary for this position is 20.38 CAD.
Job Responsibility:
Execute high-volume food preparation and basic cooking with speed and consistency
Deliver fast, friendly, and efficient customer service in a busy restaurant setting
Maintain exceptional food quality, freshness, and presentation under time pressure
Ensure continuous cleanliness, sanitation, and organization across all kitchen and service areas
Strictly follow IKEA food safety, hygiene, and waste-reduction protocols
Accurately answer customer questions regarding menu items, ingredients, and allergens
Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak service times
Adapt quickly to changing demands, priorities, and customer flow
Learn and uphold IKEA’s Swedish food concepts, recipes, and service standards
Support achieving daily service targets, efficiency metrics, and sales goals
Your first 3 months will focus on: 50% dishwashing (high-volume throughput) and 50% sanitation, cleaning, and workstation maintenance
Requirements:
You have hands-on cooking experience in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant or food service environment
You are confident working under pressure with tight timelines, high customer flow, and constant multitasking
You have experience serving customers quickly and efficiently while maintaining a positive attitude
You understand and consistently apply strict food safety standards (expiry control, cross-contamination prevention, hygiene, SafeCheck/FOODSAFE)
You are physically capable of standing for long hours, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks in a demanding setting
You thrive in team-based environments where speed, communication, and coordination are critical
You take ownership, stay organized, and maintain focus during peak rush periods
You bring a strong work ethic, reliability, and a “jump-in where needed” mindset
What we offer:
Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)