Food Service Associate
Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Food Service
In short
As a Food Service Associate at IKEA in Tempe, Arizona, you will be responsible for preparing food items, serving customers, processing sales transactions, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This full-time role requires open availability, including nights and weekends, and offers a pay range of $17.58-$24.83 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept and adhering to food handling, health, and sustainability standards.
- Respond to customer inquiries, 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.
Requirements
- Food is your passion, whether you're cooking or serving customers.
- Know that food plays a vital role in creating a better everyday life for the many people – especially when it's honest, healthy and delicious.
- Open availability required.
- Must be able to work nights & weekends.
- Successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in food handling, health, and sustainability standards.
- Experience with cash handling policies.
- Experience with merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and cleaning/sanitization.
- Experience with goods receiving and monthly inventory.
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
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Company
IKEA
Job Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
Tempe, USA
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