Dishwasher; Tues-Sat
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant
Dishwasher (Tues-Sat 12:30-8:30pm)
Posting Number: S01507JP
Department: Dining Service - Moulton Union
Job Summary:
Please note that Bowdoin College will be on winter break from Tuesday, December 23rd to Tuesday, January 6th. Dining Services operations will resume on January 6th, and application review will begin at that time.
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 Dishwasher/Dining Service Aide to join our team at Moulton Union.
In this role, the Dining Service Aide is primarily responsible for sanitation and general kitchen duties that support the overall operation. Specific responsibilities include:
- Daily operation of the dish room and pots and pans cleaning area
- Performing sanitation duties as assigned which include but is not limited to, sweeping and mopping floors, wiping walls, tables, and chairs, cleaning employee restrooms, all kitchen cooking equipment, refrigerated, frozen, and dry storage area, and loading dock area
- Removing trash and recycling
- Maintaining serving line supplies, including milk and beverage machines
- Washing and cutting vegetables and assisting in salad room.
- Stocking salad bar and deli areas
- Refilling and replacing condiments (i.e., salt/pepper shakers, napkins, sugar, and jelly)
- Stacking dishware, pots, pans, and glassware for service
- Occasionally assists with other kitchen and catering duties
- The pay rate for this position is $18.40 per hour, and this position is eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials
- Shift Differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift, plus an additional $1.00/hour for weekend hours
- New employees in Dining will receive a $500 sign-on bonus (½ paid at first check and ½ paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met)
- 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)
- Free fitness and wellness classes
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- High school diploma or GED required
- Current Serv Safe certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment)
- Ability to understand and practice recycling and other sustainability practices
- Demonstrated reliability as well as neat and clean appearance
- Ability to follow written and oral direction
- Commitment to customer service
- Ability to multi-task
- Entry-level position; no prior work experience required
- Previous work experience in restaurant, food service, hospitality or related industry preferred
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days andHours:
- This is an onsite, full-time, academic year-round 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.
- An academic year-round employee works from August through May and is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, or summer breaks.
- The regular work schedule for this position is as follows:
- Monday:
Off - Tuesday: 12:30 a.m.
- 8:30 p.m. - Wednesday: 12:30 a.m.
- 8:30 p.m. - Thursday: 12:30 a.m.
- 8:30 p.m. - Friday: 12:30 a.m.
- 8:30 p.m. - Saturday: 12:30 a.m.
- 8:30 p.m. - Sunday:
Off
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited…
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