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Food Team Leader

Hospitality, Food & Tourism · Food & Beverage Service · Restaurant Operations · Food Preparation

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In short

As a Food Team Leader in Burbank, California, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the IKEA Restaurant and Bistro kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and guest experience. This role involves managing inventory, purchasing, waste, and leading kitchen and dish room co-workers.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, direct, and coordinate day-to-day kitchen operations in the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro, and Co-worker restaurant, including goods flow, inventory management, purchasing, ordering, waste management, and invoicing.
  • Ensure IKEA Food Operating and Safety Standards are consistently met.
  • Manage and train IKEA Food Production and Dish room Co-workers to provide a positive guest sales and service experience.
  • Audit and assess equipment in the Restaurant and Bistro production and serving areas and assign co-workers to maintain cleanliness and proper operation.
  • Plan, prepare, and maintain menu items according to specifications and guidelines using approved ingredients.
  • Implement and monitor IKEA's Food Safety prerequisites and training programs.
  • Ensure operations of all IKEA Food areas comply with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and local legislation.

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience leading in a high-volume restaurant kitchen in a customer-facing environment.
  • Food Handlers Certification/Card preferred.
  • Knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems.
  • Knowledge of local and Federal food legislation.

Desired Qualifications

  • Open availability including weekends.

Benefits

  • Hourly pay range of $27.51/hr – $32.82/hr.
  • Contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness.
  • Be part of a team that makes a better everyday life for the many through food that's good for both people and planet.
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 day ago

Expires

in 3 days

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Burbank, United States

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