Food Service Specialist — Fresh, Fast & Customer-Focused

Ikea Ab; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-worker discount

Meal deal

Education assistance and learning

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans (min 20 hrs/wk)

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

IKEA Food is seeking a Food Service Team Member in West Sacramento, CA to ensure operational excellence of IKEA Food. You will prepare and maintain menu items, assist customers, process sales, and uphold food safety and FIFO practices to support a clean, efficient dining environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, stocking, price communication, and inventory procedures. A minimum of 2 years in a high-volume setting and a Food Handler Certification within 30 days are preferred;

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 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 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.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Job description

IKEA Food is seeking a Food Service Team Member in West Sacramento, CA to ensure operational excellence of IKEA Food. You will prepare and maintain menu items, assist customers, process sales, and uphold food safety and FIFO practices to support a clean, efficient dining environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, stocking, price communication, and inventory procedures. A minimum of 2 years in a high-volume setting and a Food Handler Certification within 30 days are preferred;