Cook

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (10.12% contribution)

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Gym and facilities access

Job summary

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, seeks an entry-level cook to support cooks and chefs, providing daily food preparation and sanitation under the Lead Cook, following recipes.

The position is full-time year-round, 40 hours per week for 38 weeks (0.73 FTE), with a Sunday through Thursday schedule from 1 pm to 9 pm. The role is onsite; Bowdoin College does not sponsor visa staff positions and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years in kitchen production preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Entry level cooking position supporting cooks and chefs.
• Provides daily food preparation and work environment sanitation.
• Under supervision of the Lead Cook, prepare daily menu items to recipe specifications.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Team-oriented

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Title

Title Cook

Posting Number

Posting Number S01601JP

Department

Department Dining Service - Smith Union

Job Summary

Entry level cooking position supporting cooks and chefs. Provides daily food preparation and work environment sanitation. Under supervision of the Lead Cook, prepare daily menu items to recipe specifications.

• Hourly rate for this position is $21.35/per hour

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical – effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
• Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time ( PTO accruals based on hours worked).
• Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
• Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)

Education/Skills Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. One to three years in kitchen production preferred. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment is required.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Demonstrated understanding of basic cooking techniques and their application in quick-service and/or institutional settings. Serve Safe Certification preferred. Certification may be obtained after hiring. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is an onsite, full-time, academic year-round position, working 40 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (0.73 FTE ). The role includes occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, and weather emergencies, as well as coverage during major college events such as Parents Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions.
• An academic year-round employee works from August through May and is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, or summer breaks.
• The regular work schedule for this position is from Sunday through Thursday from 1 pm to 9 pm

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related). #bcindeed

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—t… 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

Shift N/A

Employment Category

Employment Category Full Time Year Round

FTE

FTE 1.00

Benefits Eligible

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type

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?

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?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/21/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting

Type of Posting Internal/External

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