About the Role
IKEA Alsulaiman is seeking a motivated and service-oriented Food and Beverage Co-worker to join its team in Dhahran, Eastern Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to customer satisfaction by providing efficient service in the IKEA Restaurant and Bistro. The role supports IKEA's position as a home furnishing store by meeting customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Food and Beverage Co-worker, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing hot and cold food items according to established standards for customers in the food line.
- Preparing and serving a range of beverages, including coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea, and specialty drinks.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and inviting work area, ensuring products are in good condition and correctly priced.
- Processing all food sales accurately and in a timely manner.
- Adhering strictly to all food handling methods, health and safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Performing basic maintenance and cleaning of equipment within the IKEA Food areas.
- Executing cash opening and closing procedures, including reconciling the cash drawer and maintaining an audit trail.
- Following daily operational routines to ensure efficiency and smooth operations.
- Contributing to a work environment that embraces diversity.
- Operating various kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, stoves, steam tables, and fryers.
- Utilizing food preparation equipment such as knives, slicers, and mixers safely and effectively.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates for this role should possess the following qualifications:
- A diploma or higher degree.
- Previous food handling or full-service restaurant experience is considered an advantage.
- Open availability is preferred, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Food preparation techniques.
- Customer service.
- Cash handling and processing.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Basic equipment maintenance.
- Beverage preparation.
- A proactive approach to sales.
- Effective teamwork.
- A service-minded attitude and motivation to work in a dynamic retail and restaurant setting.
- Flexibility, openness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position based in Dhahran, Eastern Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within the IKEA Alsulaiman restaurant and bistro environment. Experience required is 0-1 year.