Food Service Associate, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, Elizabeth

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

19.52 - 27.86 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

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. As a Food Service Team Member ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food, you will prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items, respond to customer inquiries, maintain equipment operation, and uphold food safety and hygiene standards. Join our team to enjoy benefits like paid time off, employee discounts, and a fun, inclusive work environment.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept
Adhere to food handling, health, and sustainability standards
Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently
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 cleaning and sanitization
Ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions
Maintain supply rotation and stocking adhering to 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
Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is strong and 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 preferred
Experience in a high-volume retail environment with knowledge of basic merchandising and selling concepts preferred

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 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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