Food Co-worker/ Seasonal

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

In short

As a Food Co-worker at IKEA's St. Louis location, you will be responsible for preparing menu items, serving customers, processing sales, and maintaining the Swedish Food Market. This seasonal, temporary position offers 20-34 hours per week with pay ranging from $17.58 to $24.83 USD.

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.
  • Maintain equipment operation, troubleshoot breakdowns, and conduct 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • The pay range for this role is $17.58-24.83 based on Ikea equivalent years of experience.

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
#Food Service#Retail#Customer Service#Merchandising
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 month ago

Expires

in 1 month

Employment Type

Temporary

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Associate

Locations

St. Louis, United States

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