Food Service & Dish Associate - (Full Time)
Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Food Service
In short
IKEA is hiring a full-time Food Service & Dish Associate in Chantilly, Virginia. This role involves preparing food, serving customers, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and adhering to food safety standards. Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items adhering to food handling, health, and sustainability standards.
- Respond to customer inquiries, process sales transactions, and manage cash handling.
- Maintain equipment operation, troubleshoot breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance.
- Ensure a clean supply of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and trays.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.
- Manage the Swedish Food Market including merchandising, pricing, and stock rotation.
- Ensure accurate price communication across all food solutions.
- Maintain supply rotation and stocking adhering to FIFO and expiration dates.
- Implement IKEA Food policies for goods receiving and monthly inventory.
- Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
- Contribute to an inclusive work environment embracing diversity.
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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