Food Service Associate (Full-Time)
Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Food Service
In short
IKEA is seeking a passionate Food Service Associate for a full-time, on-site role in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, serving customers, managing inventory, and maintaining food safety standards in a dynamic retail environment.
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, process sales transactions accurately, and adhere to cash handling policies.
- Maintain equipment operation, troubleshoot breakdowns, and conduct preventive and cleaning maintenance.
- Ensure 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, overseeing merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization.
- Ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions.
- Maintain supply rotation and stocking according 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.
- Contribute to an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of 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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