Cook - $500 sign on bonus

Bowdoin College; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary field is seeking a Cook III to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position involves providing essential support in food preparation and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. With a focus on fresh, made-from-scratch meals, you will assist in various culinary tasks, including ingredient preparation and catering functions. This role offers a great opportunity for those looking to grow in the food service industry while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. If you are passionate about food and eager to learn, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus

Health Plans

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

$1,000 Employee Referral Program Bonus

Generous Retirement Plan

Accrue up to 10 days of vacation

17 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Access to College facilities

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate good personal hygiene and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and in a team atmosphere.
• Commitment to customer service and multi-tasking.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen with basic cooking tasks and maintain sanitation.
• Prepare ingredients for hot and cold food production.
• Assist with catering setups and food service.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to work quickly and efficiently

Good personal hygiene practices

Self-motivation

Customer service commitment

Multi-tasking

Ability to follow directions

Learning new tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Department

Dining Service - Moulton Union

Job Summary

Located in Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College boasts 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 two dining halls and three retail locations.

Under the general direction of the Head Chef and Assistant Chefs, with guidance from higher level Cooks in Moulton Union, the Cook III is an entry level position providing support in food preparation work environment sanitation. These include:

• Providing the kitchen with support on basic cooking tasks such as vegetable prep, simple recipe production, and keep up with basic sanitation.
• Preparation of ingredients in recipes for both hot and cold food production.
• Assisting with catering function set-ups and preparation.
• Operating cold food prep and short-order cooking equipment.
• Maintaining workspace in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Serving or replenishing foods on the hot and cold serving lines.
• Reading recipes and preparing to specifications.
• Perform task support in diverse culinary departments such as cold foods or bake shop including preparing ingredients for use in recipe production.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• The starting pay range for this position will be $20.50/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).
• 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 days 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: Learn More

Education/Skills Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work independently within a team atmosphere.
• Must demonstrate good personal hygiene practices.
• Self-motivated, possess good decision making, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and follow written and oral direction.
• Ability and drive to learn new tasks.

Preferred:

• Culinary Degree and demonstrated understanding of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

Required:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen production or food service.
• This position is subject to a pre-placement physical and criminal background check.
• ServSafe Certification (Dining employees will be provided training within their first six months to become certified).

Preferred:

• 2 – 3 years of experience in kitchen production or food service.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• Available Shift:
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday: Off
  • Wednesday: Off
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 7:30 pm
  • Sunday: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
• This is a full-time, academic year position working 40 hours/week for 38 weeks a year (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).

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 Academic Year

FTE

0.73

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.