Kitchen Production Team Leader

IKEA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Kitchen Production Team Leader to manage kitchen operations at their Columbus location. Applicants should have extensive experience in high-volume kitchen leadership and be knowledgeable in food safety protocols. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and educational assistance.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Dental and vision plans

Education assistance and learning programs

Retirement and bonus plans

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience leading in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Preferred Food Handlers Certification.
• Knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day kitchen operations in the IKEA Restaurant.
• Training co-workers to provide a positive service experience.
• Implementing IKEA’s Food Safety prerequisites.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Food Handlers Certification/Card

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WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU
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 your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
Managing, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day kitchen operations in the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro and Co-worker restaurant including goods flow, inventory management, purchasing, ordering, waste management and the connected invoicing within the function.
• Ensuring IKEA Food Operating and Safety Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency.
• Managing and training the IKEA Food Production and Dish room Co-workers to provide the guest with a positive sales and service experience.
• Auditing and assessing the equipment in the Restaurant and Bistro production and serving areas and assigning co-workers to maintain cleanliness and proper operation.
• Planning, preparing and maintaining menu items according to specifications and guidelines using approved ingredients.
• Implementing and monitoring IKEA’s Food Safety prerequisites and training programs.
• Ensuring that the operations of all IKEA Food areas in the IKEA Store operate in accordance with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and other local legislation.





JOB TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
HOURS: Hourly role. Retail environment, must have open availability Monday through Sunday
The pay range for this role is $23.61 to $33.67

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!

• 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 Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• 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.

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 6/19/25

QUALIFICATIONS
• 3 Years of experience leading in a high-volume restaurant kitchen in a customer facing environment
• Preferred, Food Handlers Certification/Card
• Knowledge of HACCP plans and food quality and safety systems
• Knowledge of local and Federal food legislation

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

Managing, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day kitchen operations in the IKEA Restaurant, Bistro and Co-worker restaurant including goods flow, inventory management, purchasing, ordering, waste management and the connected invoicing within the function.

• Ensuring IKEA Food Operating and Safety Standards are consistently met to support brand consistency.

• Managing and training the IKEA Food Production and Dish room Co-workers to provide the guest with a positive sales and service experience.

• Auditing and assessing the equipment in the Restaurant and Bistro production and serving areas and assigning co-workers to maintain cleanliness and proper operation.

• Planning, preparing and maintaining menu items according to specifications and guidelines using approved ingredients.

• Implementing and monitoring IKEA’s Food Safety prerequisites and training programs.

• Ensuring that the operations of all IKEA Food areas in the IKEA Store operate in accordance with IKEA Quality and Food Safety requirements and other local legislation.

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 23.61 USD to 33.67 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Retail

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