Part-Time Food Service & Dish Associate

IKEA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay

Paid parental leave

KinderCare tuition discount

Retirement and bonus plans

Co-worker discount

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Safety shoe reimbursement

24/7 telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

IKEA in Baltimore is seeking an enthusiastic team member for IKEA Food operations. You will prepare and maintain menu items per the IKEA Food concept, respond to customer inquiries, and ensure accurate, efficient transactions. You will also support equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and a safe dining environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in a fast-paced retail setting, relevant food-handling certification, and strong teamwork. This role is part-time with varied days and hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience in customer-facing roles.
• Experience in a high-volume retail environment with basic merchandising.
• Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food items per concept, following safety and sustainability standards.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately.
• Maintain equipment operation through adherence to operating guidelines, troubleshooting breakdowns, and preventive/ cleaning maintenance.
• Maintain a clean supply of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and trays per Food Safety Standards.
• Ensure clean dining and play areas and keep surfaces tidy throughout shifts.
• Manage the Swedish Food Market by overseeing merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and sanitization of sampling equipment.
• Ensure accurate price communication across digital platforms, menu boards, and shelf tags.
• Follow FIFO, expiration dates, and sustainability standards for inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Merchandising

Teamwork

Education

Food Handler Certification

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

Job description

IKEA in Baltimore is seeking an enthusiastic team member for IKEA Food operations. You will prepare and maintain menu items per the IKEA Food concept, respond to customer inquiries, and ensure accurate, efficient transactions. You will also support equipment maintenance, cleanliness, and a safe dining environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in a fast-paced retail setting, relevant food-handling certification, and strong teamwork. This role is part-time with varied days and hours.