Kitchen Prep Assistant

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant/Production Assistant to support daily cold and hot food production under the supervision of the Head Chef. You will read recipes, prepare ingredients, assist with service and maintain proper handling and storage procedures.

The role requires two years of food service experience, ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of food service or closely related experience.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to multi-task.
• Current ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for use in recipes for both hot and cold food production.
• Read recipes and prepare to specifications.
• Assist with set up, service, and clean-up of food serving line.
• Follow food handling and storage procedures and monitor temperatures.
• Operate cold food prep equipment and assist in catering functions.

Skills

Food service experience

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

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.

Bowdoin is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant/Production Assistant to join our team at Thorne Hall.

Under supervision of the Head Chef, Assistant Chef/Cold Food Production Coordinator, with guidance from Production Assistant Lead, the Kitchen Prep Assistant/Production Assistant is responsible for preparation of daily cold food items to recipe specifications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare ingredients for use in recipes for both hot and cold food production
• Read recipes and prepare to specifications
• Assist with set up, service, and clean-up of food serving line
• Follow appropriate food handling and storage procedures
• Serve food in serving line while adhering to portion control and serving procedures
• Monitor and record refrigerator or freezer temperature readings
• Assist with cold food production and assembly for catering functions
• Operate cold food prep equipment
• Provide routine and thorough cleaning of storage, cooking, serving, holding, dispensing equipment, and area. Empty trash. Assist in keeping the dining rooms neat and clean
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines, including related documentation
• May operate computerized board checking system and perform other cash transactions
• May assist in customer service functions

The work schedule for this position will be 12:30pm – 8:30pm Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and 12:00pm-8:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday off.

Compensation:

• The pay rate for this position is $19.65 per hour, and this role is eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differential
• Shift Differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift, plus an additional $1.00/hour for weekend hours

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Insurance (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 day 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)
• Current ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Working knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.
• Demonstrated reliability as well as neat and clean appearance
• Ability to follow written and oral direction
• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to multi-task

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Two years of food service or closely related experience
• Prior experience with food preparation techniques and their application in institutional settings preferred

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

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a full-time, academic-year 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.
  • The work schedule for this position will be 12:30pm – 8:30pm Monday, Tuesday, and Friday and 12:00pm-8:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, with Wednesday and Thursday off.

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).

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

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.

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