Food Service & Dishwasher Associate

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in the world through food service. As a Food Service Team Member, you will play a vital role in creating a better everyday life for many by preparing delicious and healthy food, ensuring operational excellence, and providing outstanding customer service. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment where you can grow and contribute to a culture that embraces diversity. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay - early wage access

Paid parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance program

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain menu items adhering to food handling standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries and process sales transactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Cash Handling

Food Preparation

Merchandising

Education

High School Diploma

Food Handler Certification

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 you'll be doing day to day

As a Food Service Team Member ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food, you will:

1. Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept, adhering to food handling, health, and sustainability standards.
2. Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, adhering to cash handling policies.
3. Maintain equipment operation through adherence to operating guidelines, troubleshooting breakdowns, and conducting preventive and cleaning maintenance.
4. Maintain a clean supply of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and trays that comply with Food Safety Standards.
5. Ensure the cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas.
6. Manage the Swedish Food Market by overseeing merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and the cleaning and sanitization of sampling equipment and areas.
7. Ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions, including digital platforms, menu boards, and shelf tags.
8. Maintain supply rotation and stocking in all IKEA Food solutions, adhering to First In, First Out (FIFO), expiration dates, and sustainability standards. Implement IKEA Food policies and procedures for goods receiving and monthly inventory.
9. Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations, promptly reporting concerns to managers.
10. Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

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JOB TYPE – Permanent, Part-time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes
HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must have complete working availability on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays between the hours of 6:00AM to 10:00PM

The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.52 - $27.86.

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!

1. Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
2. WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
3. Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
4. KinderCare tuition discount
5. Retirement and bonus plans
6. Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
7. Pet insurance program
8. Education assistance and learning programs
9. Safety shoe reimbursement
10. 24/7 telehealth visits
11. Dental and vision plans
12. Medical and Rx plans (Must work minimum of 20 hours per week)
13. 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.

The starting rate/salary for this position ranges from 19.52 USD to 27.86 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.