Cook - Morning Shift

at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, United States

Cook Morning Shift

Located in Brunswick, Maine, Bowdoin College boasts 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 two dining halls and three retail locations.

Under the general direction of the Head Chef and Assistant Chefs, with guidance from higher level Cooks in Thorne Dining Hall, the Cook III provides support in food preparation work environment sanitation. These include:

+ Providing the kitchen with support on basic cooking tasks such as vegetable prep, simple recipe production, and keep up with basic sanitation.

+ 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.

+ Perform task support in diverse culinary departments such as cold foods or bake shop including preparing ingredients for use in recipe production.

Compensation:

+ The pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour. This role is eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differential

+ 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 ( paid at first check and paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met)

Benefits and Perks:

+ 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 Colleges facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)

+ Free fitness and wellness classes

+ And more:

+ High school diploma or GED required; Associates or vocational/technical degr