Food Service and Dishwasher Associate

IKEA Gruppe; Texas; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

WiselyPay

Parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement plans

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoes

Telehealth

Dental & vision

Medical & Rx

Job summary

IKEA Gruppe in Texas is seeking a part-time Retail Associate to prepare and serve IKEA Food items and assist customers in a fast-paced store environment. The role includes cash handling and ensuring food safety standards are met.

The position requires 2 years of related experience, ability to work nights and weekends, and commitment to customer service excellence. Competitive benefits for part-time roles are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items per the IKEA Food concept.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform preventive maintenance.
• Keep dishes, silverware and utensils stocked and cleaned.
• Ensure dining and play areas are clean and organized.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation for IKEA Food solutions.
• Ensure accurate price communication across all platforms.
• Maintain FIFO, monitor expiration dates and sustainability standards.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene and safety regulations.
• Support an inclusive environment aligned with IKEA culture.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Communication

Tools

POS system

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!

JOB TYPE: Permanent – Part-Time (limited benefits)

HOURS: 12–19 hrs/week (PT) — limited openings for each

SHIFT: Retail Environment; must be able to work nights & weekends.

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 everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

The pay range for this role is $17.58 to $22.42

• 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.

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.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 17.58 USD to 22.42 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.