Full-Time Food Service Associate – Fresh Food & Customer Care

IKEA; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Early wage access

Parental leave

Tuition discount

Retirement plan

Employee discount

Pet insurance

Education support

Safety shoes

Telehealth

Dental & Vision

Medical coverage

Inclusive culture

Job summary

IKEA is seeking a capable team member for its IKEA Food operations in our California location. You will prepare and maintain menu items in line with the IKEA Food concept, assist customers with purchases, and handle transactions accurately.

The role requires maintaining equipment, keeping areas clean, and upholding safety and food safety standards. We value experience in high-volume retail, strong merchandising knowledge, and a Food Handler Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a related role or applicable retail environment.
• Experience in a high-volume customer-facing setting preferred.
• Knowledge of basic merchandising and selling concepts preferred.
• Food Handler Certification and/or Card required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept and adhere to health, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, including cash handling.
• Maintain equipment operation by following operating guidelines, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean supply of dishes, utensils, and cookware, and ensure dining and play areas are tidy and safe.
• Oversee the Swedish Food Market merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Merchandising basics

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

IKEA is seeking a capable team member for its IKEA Food operations in our California location. You will prepare and maintain menu items in line with the IKEA Food concept, assist customers with purchases, and handle transactions accurately.

The role requires maintaining equipment, keeping areas clean, and upholding safety and food safety standards. We value experience in high-volume retail, strong merchandising knowledge, and a Food Handler Certification.