Food Service Associate

Title: Food Service Associate



Pay: $17.50-$18.00/hour



Hours: Primarily weekends | Shifts vary | Typically 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM



Location: 4092 Eastgate Dr, Orlando, FL 32839

Overview


Join the IKEA Food team as a Food Service Associate, helping deliver a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable dining experience for customers. This role includes food preparation, serving customers, maintaining cleanliness, stocking inventory, and supporting food safety standards throughout the department.

Job Description

• Prepare and serve IKEA food items according to recipes and food safety standards.
• Provide friendly customer service and answer questions about menu items and allergens.
• Process customer purchases accurately using the register.
• Maintain clean dining areas, beverage stations, condiment stations, and dish room.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and trays.
• Stock, rotate, and replenish food and supplies using First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures.
• Maintain the Swedish Food Market through stocking, merchandising, pricing, and sanitation.
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance of food service equipment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Complete a required 90-minute Food Safety Training on your first day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Active Food Handler Certification (must be presented on the first day of work).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service or high-volume customer service experience preferred.
• Retail or merchandising experience is a plus.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability.

Benefits (employee contribution):
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.