Food Service and Dish Associate, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, Paramus

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

19.52 - 27.86 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Join IKEA as a Food Service and Dish Associate, a part-time permanent role focused on delivering excellent food solutions to our customers. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining food items, assisting customers with purchases, ensuring cleanliness in dining areas, and overseeing the Swedish Food Market. Benefits include parental leave, discounts, and education assistance in a fun, inclusive environment.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept
Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately
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
Maintain supply rotation and stocking in all IKEA Food solutions
Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations
Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces diversity

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 minimum of 20 hours per week)
A fun and inclusive work environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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