Food Service Associate

IKEA Food Service & Dish Associate (20-34 Hours/week) IKEA Food Service & Dish Associate (20-34 Hours/week) 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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. 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. At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more! 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 Rxplans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk) A fun and inclusive work environment Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role 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. 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. 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. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at IKEA by 2x Get notified about new Food Service Specialist jobs in Norfolk, VA . 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