Cook ($500 sign-on bonus!)

Bowdoin College - Brunswick, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Brunswick, ME

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

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. Under the general direction of the Head Chef and Assistant Chefs, with guidance from higher level Cooks in Moulton Union, the Cook III is an entry level position providing 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in kitchen production or food service.
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be able to work independently within a team atmosphere.
• Must demonstrate good personal hygiene practices.
• Self-motivated, possess good decision making, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to multi-task and follow written and oral direction.
• Ability and drive to learn new tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Culinary Degree and demonstrated understanding of basic cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in kitchen production or food service.

Benefits

• Starting pay range of $20.50/hour, compensation based on skills and experience.
• $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 days 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.