Retail Food Service Associate (12-19hrs/wk)

IKEA • Conshohocken, PA

306d • $17 - $24

About The Position

As a Food Service Team Member ensuring operational excellence of IKEA Food, you will prepare and maintain IKEA Food menu items according to the IKEA Food concept. Adhering to food handling, health, and sustainability standards is crucial. You will respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently, adhering to cash handling policies. Additionally, you will maintain equipment operation through adherence to operating guidelines, troubleshooting breakdowns, and conducting preventive and cleaning maintenance. Your role will also involve maintaining a clean supply of dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and trays that comply with Food Safety Standards, ensuring the cleanliness and organization of dining and play areas, and managing the Swedish Food Market by overseeing merchandising, pricing, stock rotation, and the cleaning and sanitization of sampling equipment and areas. You will ensure accurate and timely price communication across all food solutions, including digital platforms, menu boards, and shelf tags, and maintain supply rotation and stocking in all IKEA Food solutions, adhering to First In, First Out (FIFO), expiration dates, and sustainability standards. Implementing IKEA Food policies and procedures for goods receiving and monthly inventory is also part of your responsibilities. You will adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations, promptly reporting concerns to managers, and contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

Requirements

• 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.
• Respond to customer inquiries to support informed purchases and process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• 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 First In, First Out (FIFO), expiration dates, and sustainability standards.
• Implement IKEA Food policies and procedures for goods receiving and monthly inventory.
• Adhere to safe food handling, workplace safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Contribute to an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers