IDEXX

Food Service Specialist I

Westbrook, ME Full time

Shift Information – 1st Shift – Monday – Friday – 5:30am – 2pm

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Responsible for operating the coffee station and registers daily.

  • Ordering coffee supplies such as cups, lids, and anything else associated with the station. 

  • Train as a cashier with the ability to work at the register daily and ensure smooth flow of customers.  

  • Prepare and serve food as directed by the team lead and/or head chef.

  • Responsible for stocking inventory on the shelves for resale and restocking shelves.

  • Clean and maintain café equipment and machinery.

  • Wash dishes as needed.

  • Track workstation supplies in assigned areas; report re-orders to team lead as needed.

  • Exhibit strong customer service skills, maintaining positive and professional working relations with customers, team members and members of other functional areas.

  • Maintain a safe working environment and utilize all applicable safety equipment.

  • Perform and maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards as established by supervisor.

  • Utilize the correct processes to maintain quality products.

  • Assist in inventory process and cost reduction efforts.

  • Crosstrain in other work centers.

  • Preferred Serve-Safe certification class and attempt the exam.  Passing grade is a plus.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Additional training and/or certification beyond high school preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Understand and act in accordance with the IDEXX Mission and Values statements with a focus on quality and customer service

  • Strong team player with the ability to complete daily goals in a quality focused organization

  • Demonstrated ability to work both individually and as a team contributor

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and to make independent decisions when needed

  • Good communication skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees

  • Culinary experience preferred including some knife skills.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, in a wide range of units using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Metrics conversions are a plus.

  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.

  • Proficiency in operating a computer and utilizing e-mail

  • Understanding of the chemicals and proper procedures to use them.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

  • Regularly required to stand and sit for extended periods; extend and reach with hands and arms; and use hands and fingers to handle, squeeze, twist and manipulate objects, controls and tools.

  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch.

  • Frequently required to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds and to push/pull pallet jacks and carts.

  • Average walking of 3 to 5 miles per day.

  • Weekend hours and weekday overtime may be required but not common.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Normal kitchen environment.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

  • Personal protective equipment and/or clothing may be required.

  • The noise level is moderate to loud.

What you can expect from us:

  • An hourly rate target of $20/hour - $22/hour based on experience

  • Opportunity for annual cash bonus

  • Opportunity for performance based annual merit increase

  • Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One

  • 5% matching 401k

  • Generous PTO benefits

  • Additional benefits including but not limited to pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Why IDEXX? 

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to enhancing the health and wellbeing of pets, people, and livestock. With over 10,000 global team members, customers in over 175 countries, and a fast-growing industry - we’re always looking for motivated and inspiring people to join us. 

We offer competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits. You’ll be part of a double-digit growth company in a quickly growing market and we are leading the way forward with innovative products, services, and a strong focus on our customers. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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