Food Service Associate (Full-Time)

Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Food Service

In short

IKEA is seeking a passionate Full-Time Food Service Associate in New Haven, CT. This role involves preparing menu items, serving customers, and managing the Swedish Food Market. You will ensure operational excellence and adhere to food handling, health, and sustainability standards. Join a team dedicated to creating a better everyday life for customers.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept.
Respond to customer inquiries and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
Maintain equipment operation through adherence to operating guidelines and cleaning.
Manage the Swedish Food Market by overseeing merchandising, pricing, and stock rotation.
Ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions.
Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
Contribute to an inclusive work environment embracing IKEA's culture.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years related experience.
Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card required within 30 days of employment.

Desired Qualifications

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.

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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About IKEA

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers. The IKEA retail business…

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