Food Service Associate (12-19hrs/wk)
Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Food Service
In short
As a Food Service Associate at IKEA, you will prepare menu items, serve customers, and manage the Swedish Food Market. This part-time role (12-19 hours/week) requires adherence to food handling, health, and sustainability standards, as well as excellent customer interaction and sales transaction skills. The position is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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 to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain equipment operation through adherence to operating guidelines and troubleshooting breakdowns.
- Maintain a clean supply of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and trays.
- Ensure the cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.
- Manage the Swedish Food Market by overseeing merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and cleaning of sampling equipment.
- Ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions.
- Maintain supply rotation and stocking, adhering to 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.
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 required within 30 days of employment (as required by local jurisdiction).
Desired Qualifications
- 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.
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
- A fun and inclusive work environment
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Company
IKEA
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Part Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Brooklyn, United States
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