Food Co-worker

IKEA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA Food in Columbus, OH is seeking a Food Service Team Member to support everyday dining and customer service. You will prepare menu items in line with IKEA Food concepts, assist customers with informed purchases, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

The role requires at least 2 years of related experience in high-volume customer-facing or retail environments, with food-handling awareness. Benefits and a flexible schedule are available to eligible coworkers.

Qualifications

• 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

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 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

Skills

Customer service

High-volume environment

Retail merchandising

Job description

\"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.\"

\"A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.\"

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• • 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

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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: Foodservice
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
HOURS: 34-40hrs a week open availability 7am-10pm
The pay range for this role is $17.58-24.83 of equivalent experience
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help