Culinary Support Roundsperson

As a Culinary Support Roundsperson on our Westbrook team, you will help deliver fresh, high-quality food in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills, contribute to menu development, and work across multiple kitchen functions.  
 
You’ll be part of a team that values quality, food safety, customer service, and continuous learning, with the chance to expand your expertise through cross-training and hands-on experience. 

Why this role matters:  

This role supports the day-to-day employee experience at IDEXX by ensuring food is prepared safely, consistently, and to a high standard. You work helps maintain smooth café operations and contributes to a bustling workplace where employees can rely on quality service. 

In this role:  

• You will prepare and serve food as directed by the Head Chef and/or Executive Chef. 

• You will provide culinary support including line cooking, food preparation, menu creation, and plating. 

• You will work across all venues and cross-train to support a variety of kitchen operations. 

• You will monitor sanitation practices and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. 

• You will maintain safe food handling procedures and promote a safe working environment. 

• You will clean and maintain café equipment and machinery. 

• You will deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional working relationships. 

• You will maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with CDC guidelines. 

• You will assist with maintaining kitchen organization and inventory alongside the Head Chef. 

• You will contribute to menu development in collaboration with culinary leadership. 

What you need to succeed:  

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods; performing repetitive hand and arm movements; walking frequently (approximately 3–5 miles per day); lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; and occasionally bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crouching 

• Strong food preparation skills and the ability to produce a variety of dishes with quality and consistency 

• Ability to assist in menu development and contribute creativity to culinary offerings 

• Strong team focus and ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively 

• Autonomy to work with minimal supervision and make sound decisions when needed 

• Commitment to quality, food safety, and customer service excellence 

• Basic computer skills, including email usage 

• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback and continuously improve 

What you can expect from us: 

• Target hourly rate of $20 - $23 / 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. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. 

We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture is one that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Knowing our work makes a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of pets and people is what motivates us every day. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here.