Part-Time Late-Night Food Service Associate

Bowdoinham Country Store; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowdoin College’s Dining Services seeks a part-time Food Service Worker to support the SuperSnack late-night operation at Thorne Dining Hall in Brunswick, Maine. This entry-level role handles ingredient prep, service setup, sanitation, and kitchen coverage with a focus on quality and safety.

The position pays $19.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials and a Supersnack premium for late hours; weekend differentials apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current ServSafe certification or completion of the online food safety course upon hire.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to understand and practice recycling and sustainability practices.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Ability to perform simple mathematic equations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of good personal hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with ingredient preparation for use in recipes for both hot and cold food production, being mindful of cross contamination of foods.
• Assisting with servery set-up, service, and replenishment.
• Following appropriate food handling and storage procedures; Serve food while adhering to portion control and serving procedures.
• Assisting in dishwashing tasks including scraping dirty dishes, loading and unloading pot and dish machine, and stacking clean dishware.
• Assisting in sanitation duties including cleaning preparation station and hot line, holding and dispensing equipment, sweeping and mopping kitchen, dining room and service areas, cleaning employee restrooms, wiping walls, tables and chairs, and cleaning all kitchen cooking equipment, refrigerated, frozen and dry storage area, as well as dock area.
• Assisting in daily operations and monitoring the dining hall’s checking systems.
• Assisting in stocking the gluten-free area and organizing the stocking inventory following FICO standards.
• Greeting and assisting dining service patrons.
• Verifying student identification/board eligibility for specific meals and verifying meal counts.
• Providing coverage for the front and back of the house, filling in as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Dependability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Written and verbal directions

Personal hygiene

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

Bowdoin College’s Dining Services seeks a part-time Food Service Worker to support the SuperSnack late-night operation at Thorne Dining Hall in Brunswick, Maine. This entry-level role handles ingredient prep, service setup, sanitation, and kitchen coverage with a focus on quality and safety.

The position pays $19.00 per hour, with additional shift differentials and a Supersnack premium for late hours; weekend differentials apply.