Food Service & Guest Experience Associate

IKEA; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Co-worker discount

Education assistance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

IKEA in Burbank, CA is seeking an hourly Food Associate to prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items, assist customers with purchases, and process sales transactions in alignment with the IKEA Food concept and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and dining areas, adhering to FIFO and sanitation rules, supporting Swedish Market merchandising, and ensuring accurate price communication across platforms. A friendly, inclusive team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Experience in a high-volume customer facing environment preferred.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Food Handler Card required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept; follow health and sustainability standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain equipment operation and conduct preventive and cleaning maintenance.
• Keep dining and play areas clean and organized; ensure FIFO and sanitation standards.
• Oversee merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and cleaning of sampling areas.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food handling knowledge

Merchandising basics

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

IKEA in Burbank, CA is seeking an hourly Food Associate to prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items, assist customers with purchases, and process sales transactions in alignment with the IKEA Food concept and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and dining areas, adhering to FIFO and sanitation rules, supporting Swedish Market merchandising, and ensuring accurate price communication across platforms. A friendly, inclusive team environment is emphasized.