Food associate

Ikea us • Full-time • Stoughton, Massachusetts, United States • $19 - $28 / hour • 2m ago

"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 . Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

Location
Stoughton
Employment type
Full Time Permanent
Department
Food & Restaurant
Anticipated Closure Date
2026-04-08

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Candidate profile (title) Why we will love you

Candidate profile (text) - Default language Food is your passion, whether you’re cooking or serving customers. You know food plays a vital role in creating a better everyday life for the many
people – especially when it’s honest, healthy and delicious.
You’ll be inspiring IKEA customers in the IKEA Swedish Food Market to cook and enjoy a modern taste of Sweden whenever and wherever they
want!

Providing a friendly retail checkout experience by processing payments quickly and accurately.
Following food handling, health, safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations and guidelines.
Maintaining the restaurant including merchandising and price communication.
Ensuring a positive customer experience by maintaining a clean and safe area.
Using your IKEA Food knowledge to exceed customer expectations, confidently answering their questions so they can make informed purchase

decisions.

Key responsibilities (title) What you'll be doing day to day

Key responsibilities (text) 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.
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 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.
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

Team vision ( title) Together as a team

Team vision (text) We are the ones meeting our customers – in our stores, online, in our catalogue and beyond. We have knowledge of the IKEA product range, local markets and customer needs and we constantly find new ways of making real connections with our customers to maximize sales and profitability.

Together with thousands of colleagues around the world we’re a diverse team working for the continued global success of the IKEA Concept – a concept that helps millions of customers create a better everyday life!

Let's connect !

Let´s connect 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

Local section (text) JOB TYPE – Permanent, Full-Time

BENEFITS ELIGIBLE
HOURS – 34-40 hours/wk.
Shift: Retail Environment, must be able to work nights & weekends.

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.90-$28.12

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

Sensative Messaging
Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and drug test as a condition of employment for this role

The starting rate/ salary for this position ranges from 19.9 USD to 28.12 USD and will be based on relevant work experience.

Why you will love us

From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.

At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.

Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

Living our values
Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
A passion for home furnishing
Performing & delivering while learning & developing
Having fun!

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