Food Co-worker

Ingka External; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay

Paid parental leave

Co-worker discount

Dental and vision plans

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth visits

Job summary

IKEA Food is seeking a part-time Food Service Team Member in Canton, MI. You will prepare menu items, assist customers, and ensure efficient service while upholding food safety standards.

The role includes cash handling, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting stock rotation and merchandising in the Swedish Food Market. Join a team that emphasizes sustainable practices, team collaboration, and a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience in a customer-facing or retail setting.
• Experience in high-volume environment preferred.
• Food Handler Certification/Card required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items per IKEA Food concept and standards.
• Assist customers and process sales transactions accurately following cash handling policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas; ensure sanitation and safety compliance.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, and stock rotation for the Swedish Food Market; communicate price changes across platforms.
• Support FIFO and inventory procedures; report safety concerns to management.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Retail experience

Education

Food Handler Certification/Card

Job description

What you'll be doing day to day

• 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

As a Food Service Team Member ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food, you will:

• 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 cleaningmaintenance.
• 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 equipmentand 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

JOB TYPE: Food service

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: No medical or prescription drugs

HOURS: up to 19 hrs. a week PT

Average approx.- 3 days a week

The pay range for this role is $17.58-24.83 with equivalent IKEA experience

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. Thats why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• 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

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.

Together as a team

Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that’s good for both people and planet. Together we serve more than 660 million customers yearly at the IKEA restaurants worldwide, underlining our Scandinavian heritage by offering a modern taste of Sweden. We also offer a variety of foods in our bistros and in the "Swedish Food market". We are a diverse group of people who all live by the motto: Laughter is brightest in the place where the food is!

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 17.58 USD to 24.83 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.