Dining Service Aide

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

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Dining Aide for its renowned dining services. This role involves maintaining cleanliness in key kitchen areas, ensuring hygiene standards are met, and assisting with various kitchen tasks. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and possess a keen eye for detail. Join a vibrant community that values high-quality food preparation and service, and enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment that emphasizes employee well-being and professional growth. If you are eager to contribute to a top-rated college dining experience, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance plans

Generous Retirement Plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays and Special Days Off

Paid Parental Leave

Access to gym and pool

Free fitness and wellness classes

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; no prior work experience required.
• Current ServeSafe certification or willingness to attain through Bowdoin College.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas, focusing on dish room and pot cleaning.
• Assist with various kitchen and catering tasks as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department

Dining Service - Thorne Hall

Job Summary

This position is available to internal applicants only.

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.

The Dining Aide for Thorne Dining Hall is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of key kitchen areas, with a focus on the dish room and pot and pan cleaning. The sanitation duties in this role include scrubbing floors, walls, and employee restrooms, as well as ensuring all kitchen equipment, including cooking tools, refrigeration, and storage areas, remain spotless. This role also offers opportunities to assist with various kitchen and catering tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, with a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to thorough, high-quality cleaning.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks:

• The hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour.
• 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 Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
• 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)
• Free fitness and wellness classes!
• And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Effective communication skills and customer service orientation
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Entry-level position; no prior work experience required
• Relevant experience in food service industry highly preferred
• Current ServeSafe certification or willingness to attain through Bowdoin College

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a full-time, onsite academic year position working 40 hours/38 weeks (0.73 FTE)
• The work schedule is Sunday 8am-4pm, Monday – Thursday from 7 am to 3 pm (Fri & Sat off)
• This is an essential role with requirements to work occasional overtime, holidays, and during weather emergencies, in addition to major college events and weekends (i.e., Parent’s Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions)

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).

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.

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.

Employment Category

Full Time Academic Year

Open Until Filled

No

FTE

0.73

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Pay Type

Hourly

Type of Posting

Internal

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.