Bowdoin College
Kitchen Production Assistant (Thorne Hall)Posted
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Job Description
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Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick Maine with a student population of almost 2000. We make 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 2 dining halls and 3 retail locations.Under supervision of the Head Chef, Assistant Chef, and Cold Food Production Coordinator, the Production Assistant is responsible for the following:
Preparing and serving food items in dining halls
Work independently and in a team setting within the cold food production area.
Assist with set up, service, and clean-up of food serving line
Follow appropriate food handling and storage procedures
Monitor and record refrigerator or freezer temperature readings
Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines, including related documentation
Provide support and leadership to meet the goals of the cold food production area and may operate computerized board checking system and perform other cash transactions.
Provide occasional coverage at checking station by greeting dining service patrons, verifying student ID #s/board participation for specific meals
Pay, Benefits, and Perks:
The starting pay range for this position will be $18.65/hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience.
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).
A variety of health insurance plans
Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan
Paid time off - Vacation, Personal, and Holidays
Paid parental leave
Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.htm
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred:Previous Culinary coursework or certification
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
Three years of institutional food service experience .
Demonstrated understanding of food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred:
ServSafe Certification (Dining employees will be provided training within their first six months to become certified).
A valid driver's license and the ability to meet the requirements of the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
Prior experience with food preparation techniques and their application in institutional settings.
Standard Work Days and Hours
Open Available Shift:
Option #1 - Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 12:45 pm - 8:45 pm, Saturday, and Sunday: 12:15 pm - 8:15 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday: Off (This position is a full-time, academic-year round position working 40 hours/week for 38 weeks, 0.73 FTE)
Option #2 - Monday, Tuesday, and Friday: 12:45 pm - 8:45 pm, Wednesday and Thursday: Off, Saturday and Sunday: 12:15 pm - 8:15 pm (This position is a full-time, academic-year round position working 40 hours/week for 38 weeks, 0.73 FTE)
The role will be required to work occasional overtime, holidays, and during weather emergencies, in addition to working major college events and weekends (i.e., Parent's Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions).An academic-year round employee is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
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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.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Academic Year
FTE
0.73
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Hourly
Background Check Package Requirements
Support Staff
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes
Posting Date
09/06/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
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