Food Service Associate

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 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. TOGETHER AS A TEAM We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we're a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life! JOB TYPE Permanent, Full-time, Hourly Associate HOURS From 34-40 hours per week (HL3) // Benefits Eligible SHIFTS Fully open work schedule availability including evenings and weekends required; Work schedules are published one month in advance. HOURLY PAY The hourly pay range for this role is $22/hr - $28.65/hr. 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) A fun and inclusive work environment QUALIFICATIONS 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr IKEA