Kitchen Prep Assistant

Kitchen Prep Assistant

Posting Number S01581JP

Department Dining Service - Thorne Hall

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.

Bowdoin is seeking a Kitchen Prep Assistant/Production Assistant to join our team at Thorne Hall.

Under supervision of the Head Chef, Assistant Chef/Cold Food Production Coordinator, with guidance from Production Assistant Lead, the Kitchen Prep Assistant/Production Assistant is responsible for preparation of daily cold food items to recipe specifications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare ingredients for use in recipes for both hot and cold food production

• Read recipes and prepare to specifications

• Assist with set up, service, and clean-up of food serving line

• Follow appropriate food handling and storage procedures

• Serve food in serving line while adhering to portion control and serving procedures

• Monitor and record refrigerator or freezer temperature readings

• Assist with cold food production and assembly for catering functions

• Operate cold food prep equipment

• Provide routine and thorough cleaning of storage, cooking, serving, holding, dispensing equipment, and area. Empty trash. Assist in keeping the dining rooms neat and clean

• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines, including related documentation

• May operate computerized board checking system and perform other cash transactions

• May assist in customer service functions

We have two different schedules available for this position:

12:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday to Tuesday (Wednesday and Thursday off)

and

12:30pm – 8:30pm Thursday to Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday off)

These are both an academic year position (.73 FTE ) that runs from mid August to May.

Compensation:

• The pay rate for this position is $19.65 per hour, and 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

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 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

• High school diploma or GED required

• Current ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment)

• Working knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.

• Demonstrated reliability as well as neat and clean appearance

• Ability to follow written and oral direction

• Commitment to customer service

• Ability to multi-task

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

• Two years of food service or closely related experience

• Prior experience with food preparation techniques and their application in institutional settings preferred

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

Standard Work Days and Hours

• This is a full-time, academic-year 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.

• The regular work schedule for this position is as follows:

• Monday: 12:30pm-8:30pm

• Tuesday: 12:30pm-8:30pm

• Wednesday: OFF

• Thursday: OFF

• Friday: 12:30pm-8:30pm

• Saturday: 12:00pm-8:00pm

• Sunday: 12:00pm-8:00pm

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).

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

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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 Second Shift

Employment Category Full Time Academic Year

FTE 0.73

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 08/14/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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.

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