Food Service Associate: Fresh, Fast & Friendly

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Co-worker discount

Job summary

IKEA Food in Philadelphia is seeking a Food Service Team Member to help prepare and serve menu items and support customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will ensure food safety, assist with transactions, and maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness while upholding IKEA standards. Prior food service or high-volume retail experience is preferred, and a Food Handler Certification may be required within 30 days.

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. 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 cleaningmaintenance.
• 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 equipmentand 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

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Merchandising

Job description

IKEA Food in Philadelphia is seeking a Food Service Team Member to help prepare and serve menu items and support customers in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will ensure food safety, assist with transactions, and maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness while upholding IKEA standards. Prior food service or high-volume retail experience is preferred, and a Food Handler Certification may be required within 30 days.