Food Service & Dishwasher Associate

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Food is your passion, whether you’re cooking or serving customers. You know food plays a vital role in creating a better everyday life for the many people – especially when it’s honest, healthy and delicious.

• 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. Implements 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.

Hours – 12‑20 hours per week. Must have complete working availability throughout the week from Mondays to Saturdays between the hours of 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.52 – $27.86.

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• Wisely Pay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• Kinder Care 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 minimum of 20 hours per week)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

• 2‑3 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.

** Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.