Food Service & Dishwasher Associate | Part-Time

IKEA is a globally renowned home furnishings company originating from Sweden, celebrated for offering a wide range of beautifully designed, functional, and affordable furniture and home products. Since its inception, IKEA has expanded its footprint worldwide, touching millions of lives with its unique approach to home furnishing that values sustainability, quality, and affordability. The company prides itself on a strong culture that respects diversity, encourages personal and professional growth, and fosters an inclusive and accepting workplace where every co-worker is valued for their unique contributions and passion for life at home. IKEA's vision "to create a better everyday life for the many people" guides every aspect of the business, from product design to customer service, all while maintaining a deep respect for the environment and social responsibility.

Located in San Diego, the Food Service & Dishwasher Associate role at IKEA represents more than a typical job in food service — it is an opportunity to contribute to creating a better everyday life for customers by ensuring a delightful food experience that aligns with IKEA’s ethical and healthy food philosophy. This part-time permanent position offers a meaningful role within the Food & Restaurant department, engaging team members who are passionate about food’s role in society and eager to work in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The role involves preparing and maintaining IKEA Food menu items according to stringent standards of health, sustainability, and food safety which ensures a high-quality and honest culinary experience. The associate responds to customer inquiries, processes transactions efficiently while adhering to cash handling policies, and maintains equipment and dining areas for optimal operation.

In addition, responsibilities include managing supply rotation and merchandising within the Swedish Food Market, ensuring accurate price communication across physical and digital platforms, and upholding IKEA’s food handling and workplace safety policies. The team’s vision emphasizes connection with customers, knowledge of IKEA’s product range, and continued innovation and collaboration with coworkers globally to sustain IKEA’s concept and impact. As a part-time role with a shift scheduling requirement that includes nights and weekends, candidates must have open availability. The hourly pay for this role ranges from $19.91 to $28.12 based on relevant experience, and IKEA offers an extensive suite of benefits for eligible co-workers that supports work-life balance, well-being, and future planning. These benefits include paid time off, parental leave, education assistance, health and dental plans, and more.

Joining IKEA as a Food Service & Dishwasher Associate means becoming part of a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and the power of teamwork. Co-workers are encouraged to embrace their uniqueness while living the company values, contributing passionately to the customer experience, and having fun in the process. This role provides an excellent growth opportunity within one of the world’s most recognized and trusted brands devoted to making everyday life better for people everywhere. The anticipated posting closing date for this position is August 14, 2026.