Food Service Associate

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Minimum 2 years related experience; Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card (as required by local jurisdiction) required within 30 days of employment; Open availability required Monday - Sunday 8AM - 8PM; Successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment

Nice to have

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

Benefits

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)