Cook (Part-time)

Posting Number C00367JP

Department Dining Service - Thorne Hall

Job Summary

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.

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

Required:

• 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 direction.

• Ability and drive to learn new tasks

• Ability to work independently within a team atmosphere

Preferred:

• Culinary Degree and demonstrated understanding of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.

  Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• 3 + 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 position is a part-time, non-benefits eligible position

• Various shifts available in morning, afternoon, and evening with flexible hours, including weekends.

• Willing to work with candidates on their availability.

  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

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

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

Posting Date 09/16/2024

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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