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Food Service Associate

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In short

IKEA is seeking a passionate Food Service Associate in Madison, Wisconsin to ensure operational excellence in IKEA Food. Responsibilities include preparing menu items, customer service, sales transactions, and maintaining kitchen and dining areas according to food safety and sustainability standards.

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.
  • 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 in all IKEA Food solutions, adhering to FIFO and expiration dates.
  • 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 related experience.
  • Full open availability Monday-Sunday for full-time positions.
  • Open weekends required for part-time positions.
  • Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card (as required by local jurisdiction) 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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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Madison, United States

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