Food Service Worker; part-time

Overview

Title:

Food Service Worker (part-time)

Posting Number: C00400JP

Department:

Location:

Brunswick, Maine

Bowdoin College Dining Services offers scratch-made food with an on-site butcher shop, bakeshop, and organic garden serving two dining halls and three retail locations. This is a part-time, entry-level role that supports food production and service operations at Bowdoin College’s Dining Halls under the supervision of dining supervisors and regular staff.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.40 per hour. The position is onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible, working less than 20 hours per week, with shifts available in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Scheduling accommodations are available based on the candidate’s availability.

Special Instructions:
If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

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). Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

• Assisting with ingredient preparation for use in recipes for both hot and cold food production, 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
• Providing coverage for the front and back of the house, filling in as needed

The position requires a part-time schedule and is entry-level.

• 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 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 (e.g. chopping, dicing, slicing) highly preferred

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

• This is an onsite, part-time, non-benefit eligible position working less than 20 hours per week
• There is opportunity for flexible scheduling with shifts available in the morning, afternoon, and evening
• Scheduling accommodations are available based on the candidate’s availability

Other notes:
Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory background checks including but not limited to criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

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,…