Food Service Associate

Ikea Ab; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

WiselyPay

Tuition discount

Retirement plan

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoes

Telehealth

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a part-time IKEA Food team member in Las Vegas to prepare and serve menu items while ensuring quality and food safety. You will assist customers, handle sales transactions, and maintain a clean dining area in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires availability for nights and weekends, with a pay range that reflects part-time hours and seasonal needs. Previous retail experience is preferred and training for food handling will be provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience in a high-volume, customer-facing environment.
• Experience in a high-volume retail environment with basic merchandising/selling concepts preferred.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items following food safety and sustainability standards.
• Assist customers in purchases and process transactions accurately, adhering to cash handling policies.
• Maintain equipment operation and conduct preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Keep dining and play areas clean and organized.
• Oversee Swedish Food Market merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Cash handling

Merchandising

Pricing communication

Teamwork

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

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)-

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

The hourly pay range for this role is: $17.58-$24.83.

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.

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.