Food Co-worker
Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Food Service
In short
As a Food Co-worker at IKEA in West Chester, Ohio, you will be responsible for preparing food items, engaging with customers, processing sales, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. This part-time role requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience and adherence to food safety standards.
Responsibilities
- 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, 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
- 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.
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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