Brunswick, ME, USA
3 days ago
Dining Service Aide/Dishwasher (Thorne Hall - Late night shift)
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Title Dining Service Aide/Dishwasher (Thorne Hall - Late night shift) Posting Number S01339JP 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. This position generally reports to Thorne Hall.

The SuperSnack Dining Service Aide assist in the set-up, service, and clean-up at Thorne Dining Hall. SuperSnack is a highly popular way to fuel late-night studies or merriment. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, from 10:00 pm to 1:00 am. Bowdoin Dining lays out its offerings of jello, jalapeno poppers, cereal, grilled cheese, nachos, etc., in Thorne Hall (and veggies and fruit, of course!).

The Dining Aide is responsible for all general sanitation duties. These duties 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. Ensures that proper sanitation and safety standards are maintained. 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.


Pay, Benefits, and Perks: The starting pay range for this position will be $18.00/hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience. 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). Health Plans (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 And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html Education/Skills Requirements Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Commitment to customer service. Ability to understand and practice recycling and other sustainability practices. Ability to multi-task. Ability to follow written and oral direction. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents Required: No prior experience necessary.


Preferred: Someone who has an eye for detail and is a thorough cleaner. Some previous related experience. Demonstrated reliability as well as neat and clean appearance. ServSafe certification (Dining employees will be provided training within their first six months to become certified). Standard Work Days and Hours Available Shift: Sunday, Monday and Tuesday: Off, Wednesday: 3 pm – 9 pm, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 6 pm – 2 am This position is a part-time, academic year round position working 30 hours/week for 38 weeks (0.55 FTE).An academic-year round employee is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, and summer breaks.


The role will be required to work occasional overtime, holidays, and during weather emergencies, in addition to working major college events and weekends (i.e., Parent’s Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions). 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 Part Time Academic Year FTE 0.55 Benefits Eligible Yes 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 09/20/2024 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. Supplemental Questions

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