Cook (Late Night Shift, Part-Time)

Bowdoinham Country Store; Maine; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in college dining is seeking a dedicated Cook to support its popular late-night service, SuperSnack. This part-time role involves food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and serving students in a vibrant environment. If you have a passion for culinary arts and enjoy working in a team, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a beloved campus service. Join a community that values diversity and encourages your growth while delivering exceptional dining experiences to students. Your skills and commitment to customer service will make a significant impact in this engaging role.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years experience in kitchen production is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for hot and cold food production.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.

Skills

Reliability

Efficiency

Teamwork

Personal Hygiene

Decision-making

Customer Service

Multi-tasking

Learning Ability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Degree

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Food Preparation Tools

Job description

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. This position will support our SuperSnack operation in Thorne Hall. This is a highly popular, late-night service for students.

Under the general direction of the Head Chef and Assistant Chefs, the Cook position provides support in food preparation and production. These include:

• 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.

Pay rate: $20.50/per hour

Education/Skills Requirements

• 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 directions.
• 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

• 1+ years experience in kitchen production.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.
• A valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet the eligibility requirements of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Use Policy.
• Serve Safe Certification.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours/week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:30 pm – 2:00 am.
• The candidate selected will work SuperSnack shift (i.e., SuperSnack is a highly popular, late-night service for students. Employees hired into this shift will be eligible for shift differential).

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: Casual

Benefits Eligible: No

Pay Type: Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements

Support Staff

Driving Requirement

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off-road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Pre-Placement Physical

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

Posting Dates

Posting Date: 10/16/2024

Applications Accepted Until: Open Until Filled

Type of Posting

Type of Posting: Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

Confidential arrangements will be made if you have a disability or require an accommodation in completing the application or in the interview process. Please notify Human Resources at [phone] in advance so all necessary arrangements can be made confidentially.