Food Service & Dishwasher Associate

Ikea Ab; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Earned wages early

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Referral bonus

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Telehealth

Job summary

IKEA Elizabeth in New Jersey is seeking a Food Service Team Member to ensure operational excellence within IKEA Food. You will prepare menu items, assist customers, and handle transactions while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Join a team that focuses on a strong IKEA culture, co-worker care, and a comprehensive benefits program. This role supports a large, busy food operation with diverse responsibilities and steady hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume customer facing environment.
• Knowledge of basic merchandising and selling concepts is preferred.
• Food Handler Certification/card required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the concept.
• Assist customers and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment operation and perform cleaning/maintenance tasks.
• Keep dining and play areas clean and organized.
• Oversee Swedish Food Market merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization.
• Communicate price information across all platforms including digital displays.

Skills

Customer service

Merchandising knowledge

Cash handling policies

Education

Food Handler Certification

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

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!

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!

Job details

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-time
JOB LOCATION - IKEA Elizabeth, New Jersey
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE?: Yes
HOURS – 34-40 hours per week. Must have complete working availability throughout the week from Mondays to Sundays between the hours of 7:00AM to 10:00PM
The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.91 - $28.12

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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 Rxplans (Must work minimum of 20 hours per week)
• A fun and inclusive work environment!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 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.