Dishwashing & Kitchen Support Co-worker

Job Description

"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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location

Halifax (Dartmouth)

Employment type

Part Time Permanent

Department

Food & Restaurant

Deadline

Who you are

• You have great attention to detail (like making sure dishes are spotless and sanitized) and can handle multiple tasks at once (like washing dishes and helping with simple prep).

• You're open to learning, have a can-do attitude, and enjoy working as part of a team.

• You're safety-conscious and never cut corners when it comes to hygiene and food safety.
• Experience in a similar environment is an asset, but not required—we'll train you
• You're comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities

• Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment to maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Assisting with simple food preparation tasks, such as plating desserts or panning meatballs.

• Helping keep dining and kitchen areas tidy, including wiping tables when needed.
• Supporting your team wherever needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Following all IKEA safety standards, policies, and food waste programs.
• Being an active IKEA Ambassador by working together to create a great experience for our customers.

Together as a team

Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that's good for both people and planet. Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide, underlining our Scandinavian heritage by offering a modern taste of Sweden. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the "Swedish Food market". We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is

Why you will love us

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That's why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• 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)

Please note that the expected start date for this position is mid‑March.

P.S. In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as: IKEA Food Co-Worker

The starting rate/salary for this position is 19.15 CAD