Dining Service Aide/Dishwasher (Moulton Union)

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. This position generally reports to Moulton Union. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation of the dish room and pots and pans cleaning area.
• Performing sanitation duties as assigned, including sweeping and mopping floors, wiping walls, tables, and chairs, cleaning employee restrooms, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensuring 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 assisting with other kitchen and catering duties.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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).

Benefits

• Starting pay range of $18.00/hour (Eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials).
• Shift differentials (2nd shift - 10% shift differential, 3rd shift - 15% shift differential, plus an additional $1.00/hour during weekend working hours).
• $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.