Food Service Associate (Part-Time)

Why we will love you 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. What you'll be doing day to day As a Food Service Team Member ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food, you will: 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. Qualifications Minimum 1 year 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. Benefits Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time. WiselyPay – 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 20 hrs/week). A fun and inclusive work environment. The hourly pay range for this role is $19.91‑$28.12. JOB TYPE – Permanent, Part‑time. HOURS – 12–20 hours per week. Retail environment, weekends and night availability needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr IKEA Gruppe