Food Associate, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, Conshohocken

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

17.24 - 24.58 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

As a Food Service Team Member at IKEA, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food. Tasks include preparing and maintaining menu items, responding to customer inquiries, managing equipment operation, maintaining cleanliness, overseeing the Swedish Food Market, ensuring accurate price communication, and adhering to health and safety standards. You will also contribute to a culture that embraces diversity and embodies the IKEA values.

Job Responsibility:

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
Implement 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
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

Nice to have:

Experience in a high-volume customer facing environment
Experience in a high-volume retail environment with knowledge of basic merchandising and selling concepts

What we offer:

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)
A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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