Food Service Associate

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Employee discount

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

IKEA in Centennial, CO is hiring for a part- or full-time IKEA Food role. You will prepare menu items, handle cash, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Join a diverse team that values sustainable practices and a positive work culture. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends as needed, with opportunities to grow within IKEA Food operations.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused service mindset and ability to handle transactions accurately.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and basic kitchen hygiene practices.
• Comfort with fast-paced team environment and diverse coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept, following health and sustainability standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately.
• Maintain equipment operation and conduct preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas and stock rotation.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling areas.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

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.

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 youll 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

Thanks to us, customers, co-workers and people at home can have a better everyday life through food that\u2019s 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) & Full-time openings

HOURS:

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

full time: 34-40 hrs/week, open availability required

* limited positions available for both part and full time opportunities.

SHIFT:

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

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

Benefits

• 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. 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.