Cook (part-time)

Clay Today; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Dining Services team. We prepare meals from scratch for campus dining with a focus on quality and service; the role involves assembling and cooking recipes, preparing ingredients, and assisting with catering setup.

This position is onsite, less than 20 hours per week, with shift differentials and weekend premiums. A high school diploma or GED is required; ServSafe is preferred; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques for catering or institutional settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and cook recipes for daily menus.
• Prepare ingredients for hot and cold food production.
• Assist with catering function set-ups and production/service coverage.
• Operate cold prep and short-order cooking equipment; maintain clean workspace.
• Read recipes and prepare to specifications.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or vocational/technical degree

Job description

Cook (part-time)

Posting Number: C00435JP

Department: Dining Service - Thorne Hall

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.

Key responsibilities

• Assembling and cooking recipes for daily menus
• Preparation of ingredients in recipes for both hot and cold food production
• Assisting with catering function set‑ups and preparation
• Assisting with position coverage in production and service areas as required
• Operating cold food prep and short‑order cooking equipment
• Maintaining workspace in a clean and sanitary manner
• Reading recipes and preparing to specifications

Hourly pay: $21.00 per hour

Shift differentials (2nd shift - 10% shift differential, 3rd shift - 15% shift differential, plus an additional $1.00/hour during weekend working hours).

Education/Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or vocational/technical degree in the culinary or related field preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.
• Ability to efficiently work independently and within a team atmosphere
• Self-motivated with strong decision-making and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and follow both written and oral directions
• Willingness and ability to learn new tasks
• Strong commitment to customer service

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

At least 1 year of experience in kitchen production or food service industry

Standard Work Days and Hours

This is an onsite, part‑time, non‑benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours/ week. There is opportunity for flexible scheduling with shifts available in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Scheduling accommodations are available based on the candidate's availability.

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).

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

Employment Category

Casual

Benefits Eligible

No

Pay Type

Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements

Support Staff

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Yes

Posting Date

08/14/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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.

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.