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Food Service Associate

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

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In short

As a Food Service Associate at IKEA Centennial, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food, ensuring operational excellence, and providing excellent customer service. This part-time role requires adherence to food safety and sustainability standards, customer engagement, and maintaining cleanliness.

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, 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.
  • Must be able to work nights & weekends.
  • Open availability required (for part-time roles: 12-20 hrs/week).
  • Successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk).
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Part Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Centennial, United States

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