Food Service & Dishwasher Associate

IKEA; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay – earned wages early

Paid parental leave

Co-worker discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Dental and vision plans

Telehealth visits

Meal deal and referral bonus

Education assistance

Job summary

IKEA Paramus is hiring a Food Service Team Member to deliver high-quality food items and great customer service in a fast-paced retail setting. You will handle orders, support transactions, and maintain clean dining and display areas while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires 2–3 years in similar environments, a food handler certificate (as required locally), and flexibility to work 12–20 hours per week including some Fridays and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of related experience.
• Experience in a high-volume customer-facing environment.
• Experience in high-volume retail with basic merchandising concepts.
• Food Handler Certification/card within 30 days of employment if required locally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food items per concept and standards.
• Assist customers with inquiries and process sales accurately.
• Maintain equipment; perform preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Keep dining and play areas clean and organized.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitation of sampling areas.
• Ensure accurate price communication across all food solutions (digital, boards, tags).
• Maintain FIFO and expiry controls for IKEA Food supplies.
• Assist with goods receiving and monthly inventory.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations.
• Support an inclusive culture that respects co-workers and customers.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Retail merchandising

Food handler cert

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:

• 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

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? Yes

HOURS - 12-20 hours per week. Must be able to work some weekdays and weeknights. Must have complete open working availability on Fridays & Saturdays between the hours of 7:00am-10:00pm.

The hourly pay rate range for this role is $19.91 - $28.12

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 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.