Food & Dishwashing Co-Worker (Part-Time)

IKEA USA; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

IKEA USA - Food team in Wisconsin — Oak Creek is hiring for a store-side role focused on preparing and presenting IKEA Food items, helping customers, and maintaining a clean and safe dining area. You will manage the Swedish Food Market, ensure correct pricing, and comply with food safety standards.

Strong customer service and a food-handler certification are required within 30 days. Join a fast-paced environment where teamwork and adherence to IKEA Food policies are essential to delivering a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items following the IKEA Food concept.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Keep dining and play areas clean and organized.
• Oversee the Swedish Food Market, merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling areas.
• Ensure accurate price communication across all food solutions and platforms.

Skills

Customer service

High-volume environment

Retail merchandising

Food handler certification

Job description

Why we will love you

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.

What you'll be doing day to day

• 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.

Together as a Team

We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability. Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we're a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

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.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card (as required by local jurisdiction) required within 30 days of employment.