Department
Dining Service - Moulton Union
Job Summary
Located in Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College boasts a student population of almost 2000. Our Dining Services Department makes everything from scratch and are consistently rated in the top 10 for college dining! We have our own butcher shop, bakeshop, and organic garden that all supply food to our two dining halls and three retail locations.
The Kitchen Prep Assistant at Moulton Dining Hall plays a key role in supporting food production operations. Under the supervision of the Head Chef, Assistant Chef/Cold Food Production Coordinator, and guidance from the Production Assistant Lead, this position is responsible for preparing daily cold food items, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in customer service functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to food safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support food line setup, service, and cleanup, adhering to portion control and food safety procedures
- Prepare ingredients for hot and cold food production
- Read and prepare recipes to specifications
- Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures
- Safely operate cold food prep equipment to assist with cold food production and assembly for catering functions
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, storage, and dining areas, including cleaning equipment and emptying trash
- Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines, ensuring a clean and sanitary workspace
- Provide occasional coverage at the checking station, verifying student IDs and meal eligibility
Pay, Benefits, and Perks:
- The starting pay rate for this position is $18.65 per hour
- New employees in Dining will receive a $500 sign-on bonus (½ paid at first check and ½ paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met)
- Health Plans (Effective on date of hire)
- Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- $1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26 )
- Accrue up to 10 day of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year)
- Accrue up to 12 days of personal/sick time
- 17 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (After 1 year)
- Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
- Free fitness and wellness classes
- And more!
Education/Skills Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Vocational/technical training preferred
- Current ServeSafe certification or willingness to attain through Bowdoin College
- Demonstrated understanding of basic food preparation techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Effective communication skills and customer service orientation
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Experience in food service or culinary setting highly preferred
Standard Work Days and Hours
- This is a full-time, onsite position working 40 hours/52 weeks (1.0 FTE)
- The work schedule is Sunday – Thursday from 7 am to 3 pm
- This is an essential role with requirements to work occasional overtime, holidays, and during weather emergencies, in addition to major college events and weekends (i.e., Parent’s Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions)
- The anticipated start date will be on or after June 1, 2025
#bcindeed
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.
We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.
Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.
Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
Open Until Filled
No
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Hourly
Type of Posting
Internal/External
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
