Food Service Associate - Fresh, Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

IKEA Gruppe; New Haven (CT); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off, holiday and S-

WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two

Paid parental leave

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

A fun and inclusive work environment

Job summary

IKEA Gruppe in New Haven, CT, is seeking a part-time IKEA Food associate to prepare and serve food, handle transactions, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced, customer‑facing role. You’ll follow the IKEA Food concept, uphold safety and sustainability standards, and support merchandising and price communication across platforms.

The position offers 12–20 hours per week with weekend availability, a schedule aligned with store needs, and a benefits package including paid time off, parental

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• 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 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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Job description

IKEA Gruppe in New Haven, CT, is seeking a part-time IKEA Food associate to prepare and serve food, handle transactions, and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced, customer‑facing role. You’ll follow the IKEA Food concept, uphold safety and sustainability standards, and support merchandising and price communication across platforms.

The position offers 12–20 hours per week with weekend availability, a schedule aligned with store needs, and a benefits package including paid time off, parental