Food Service Worker; late night shift, part-time
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Server/Wait Staff
Food Service Worker (late night shift, part-time)
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Title
Title Food Service Worker (late night shift, part-time)
Posting Number
Posting Number C00444JP
Department
Job Summary
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.
Under supervision of dining supervisors and regular staff, we are seeking a part-time, entry-level Food Service Worker/Dining Assistant to support our Super Snack operation at Thorne Dining Hall. Super Snack is a highly popular, late-night dining service for students.
Responsibilities include:
- 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
- The hourly rate for this position is $18.40 per hour
- 10% Shift Differential for hours worked from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- 15% Shift Differential for hours worked from 11:00 pm to 2:00 am
- Supersnack Premium of an additional $4.00 per hour for hours worked from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am
- Weekend Differential of an additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked on Saturday and Sunday
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current Serv Safe 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
- Entry level position, no prior work experience required
- At least one year of experience in food production and/or ingredient preparation techniques and intermediate knife skills (i.e. chopping, dicing, slicing) highly preferred
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.
Standard Work Days and Hours
- This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours/week
- The Super Snack hours are 10:00 pm to 2:00 am
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving…
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