Food Service Associate

IKEA; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

WiselyPay

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

IKEA Food is hiring a part-time Food Service Team Member in Centennial, CO. The role focuses on preparing and serving menu items, assisting customers, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. You will handle cash transactions and support operational excellence in the IKEA Food concept.

Part-time hours are 12–20 per week with open availability required; nights and weekends shifts are expected. A background check and drug test are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist shoppers and answer questions.
• Ability to handle sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrates knowledge of food safety and handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the concept.
• Respond to customer inquiries and support informed purchases.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sampling equipment cleaning.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

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

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 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

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!

JOB TYPE: Permanent – Part time (limited benefits available)

HOURS: part time: 12-20 hrs/week, open availability required

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

The hourly pay range for this role is: $19.91-$27.86.

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!

• 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

Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.