Food Service Associate

Job Overview

Food Service Team Member at IKEA Swedish Food Market, ensuring operational excellence and high‑quality customer service.

Why we will love you

Food is your passion, and you help customers enjoy a modern taste of Sweden through friendly service, safe food handling, and a clean environment.

What you'll be doing day to day

• Prepare and maintain menu items according to the IKEA Food concept.
• Respond to customer inquiries and process sales transactions accurately.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform preventive maintenance.
• Keep supplies—dishes, silverware, utensils—clean and stocked.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling equipment.
• Ensure accurate price communication across digital platforms and physical points of sale.
• Maintain supply rotation using FIFO and expiration dates.
• Implement IKEA Food policies for goods receiving and inventory.
• Report safety, hygiene, and sanitation concerns promptly.
• Contribute to an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Experience in a high‑volume customer‑facing environment preferred.
• Experience in a high‑volume retail environment with basic merchandising knowledge preferred.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card required within 30 days of employment.

Pay & Hours

Pay range: $17.58–$24.83 per hour.

Part‑time (12–19 hrs/wk).

Shift options:

• Option 1 – Wednesday & Friday 7:00 am–1:30 pm, with open availability on Saturday & Sunday 7 am–10 pm.
• Option 2 – Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm–9:30 pm, with open availability on Saturday & Sunday 7 am–10 pm.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time.
• WiselyPay—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, vision, medical and Rx plans (min. 20 hrs/wk).
• A fun and inclusive work environment.

Legal Notice

Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment.

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