Part-Time Food Service Team Member — Fast-Paced & Customer-Focused

Ikea Ab; Ohio, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

WiselyPay

Dental and vision plans

Co-worker discount

Job summary

IKEA Food is hiring a part-time Food Service Team Member in Kentucky to prepare menu items, handle customer purchases, and maintain cleanliness and safety across dining and Swedish Food Market areas. The role emphasizes food safety, accurate cash handling, and strong teamwork within a diverse IKEA team.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week, typically 3 days a week, and complete a food handler certification within 30 days where required by local regulations.

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 required within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept.
• 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 cleaningmaintenance.
• 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 equipmentand 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 First In, First Out (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.
• Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling

Food safety awareness

Job description

IKEA Food is hiring a part-time Food Service Team Member in Kentucky to prepare menu items, handle customer purchases, and maintain cleanliness and safety across dining and Swedish Food Market areas. The role emphasizes food safety, accurate cash handling, and strong teamwork within a diverse IKEA team.

The successful candidate will work up to 20 hours per week, typically 3 days a week, and complete a food handler certification within 30 days where required by local regulations.