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Cook (part-time)
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- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
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Bowdoin College —Brunswick, ME
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
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- Employee discount
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Cook (part-time)

Bowdoin College -
Brunswick, ME

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Job Details

Part-time
$21 an hour
4 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Title

Cook (part-time)

Posting Number

C00435JP

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.

Under the general direction of the Head Chef and Assistant Chefs, we are seeking a part-time Cook to provide support in food preparation for catering and hot and cold food production, while maintaining a clean and sanitary work space. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assembling and cooking recipes for daily menus
Preparation of ingredients in recipes for both hot and cold food production
Assisting with catering function set-ups and preparation
Assisting with position coverage in production and service areas as required
Operating cold food prep and short-order cooking equipment
Maintaining workspace in a clean and sanitary manner
Reading recipes and preparing to specifications

The hourly pay for this position is $21.00 per hour.

Shift differentials (2nd shift – 10% shift differential, 3rd shift – 15% shift differential, plus an additional $1.00/hour during weekend working hours).

Education/Skills Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or vocational/technical degree in the culinary or related field preferred
ServSafe certification preferred
Working knowledge of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.
Ability to efficiently work independently and within a team atmosphere
Self-motivated with strong decision-making and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and follow both written and oral directions
Willingness and ability to learn new tasks
Strong commitment to customer service

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

At least 1 year of experience in kitchen production or food service industry

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
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

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

N/A

Employment Category

Casual

Benefits Eligible

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?

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?

Yes

Posting Date

08/14/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled

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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