What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Sensory Receptionist position at Bell Flavors & Fragrances?
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Description
Location: Northbrook, IL
Type: Part-Time (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm/ can be flexible)
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Join us as a Part-Time Sensory Center Receptionist and play a vital role in supporting Bell’s Consumer Science Sensory Center!
As a Sensory Center Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face for our sensory panelists, ensuring they have a smooth and positive experience. You’ll help prepare and administer sensory panels, maintain clean and organized workspaces, and provide general support to the Sensory team.
Your Key Responsibilities
We are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. As part of our Sensory team, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting product development and consumer insights, all while working with a friendly and dynamic team.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances develops products for food, beverage, cosmetic, personal care, and household care companies throughout the world. Bell has nine manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and China. Bell operates sales offices in more than 40 countries and is proud to be privately held by the Heinz family. www.bellff.com
Description
Location: Northbrook, IL
Type: Part-Time (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm/ can be flexible)
Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Join us as a Part-Time Sensory Center Receptionist and play a vital role in supporting Bell’s Consumer Science Sensory Center!
As a Sensory Center Receptionist, you will be the welcoming face for our sensory panelists, ensuring they have a smooth and positive experience. You’ll help prepare and administer sensory panels, maintain clean and organized workspaces, and provide general support to the Sensory team.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Greet panelists upon arrival, follow check-in procedures, record attendance, and communicate daily schedules and instructions.
- Proctor sensory panels by serving samples and assisting panelists with basic computer issues.
- Prepare samples for sensory panels, including labeling cups, preparing simple recipes, portioning samples, and organizing trays.
- Assist in the preparation of questionnaires and studies in the online software Compusense, as needed.
- Ensure all areas, including the kitchen, booths, viewing room, focus group room, and bench areas, are clean, sanitary, and well-organized.
- Periodically take inventory of kitchen supplies and communicate needs to the Facility Manager.
- Assist the panel leader with training room setup and ensure materials are ready for the day.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Sensory team.
- Reliable and available to work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm or can be flexible.
- High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service experience with an easy-going, yet results-oriented
- Knowledge of kitchen GMPs and the operation of kitchen appliances.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Ability to follow basic food preparation instructions.
- Must be odor/aroma-free to maintain an unbiased sensory testing environment.
- Proficiency in Windows-based software (e.g., Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office).
We are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. As part of our Sensory team, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting product development and consumer insights, all while working with a friendly and dynamic team.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances develops products for food, beverage, cosmetic, personal care, and household care companies throughout the world. Bell has nine manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and China. Bell operates sales offices in more than 40 countries and is proud to be privately held by the Heinz family. www.bellff.com
