Cashier/Kitchen Prep Lead Posting Number S01326JP Department Dining Service - Smith Union Job Summary Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick Maine with a student population of almost 2000. We make everything from scratch and 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 supports our dining department.The Smith Union Operations Lead will support to the dining operations of Smith Union, with primary emphasis on Jack Magee’s Grill. These responsibilities include taking food orders from customers, operating computerized registers and checking systems, and expediting orders. The Smith Union Operations Lead will also assist in set-up and upkeep of the front and the back of the house operations.Pay, Benefits, and Perks:
The starting pay range for this position will be $20.50/hour. Compensation based on your skills and experience (This role is eligible for overtime).
New employees in Dining will receive a $500 sign-on bonus (½ paid at first check and ½ paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met).
A variety of health insurance plans
Life insurance, disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan
Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, and Holidays
Paid parental leave
Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.htm (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html)
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of cash registers and personal computers.
Ability to follow both verbal and written directions and perform simple math.
Possess good decision making and organizational skills and be an effective communicator
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
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
Minimum of 1 year of related food service or retail sales experience
Experience with computer word processing and spreadsheet applications
This position will require a criminal background check and pre-employment physical
Preferred:
Purchasing, inventory management, and receiving experience
ServSafe Certification (Dining employees will be provided training within their first six months to become certified).
Standard Work Days and Hours
This role is scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
The role will be required to work occasional overtime, holidays, and during weather emergencies, in addition to working major college events and weekends (i.e., Parent’s Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions).
This position is a full-time, academic year round position working 40 hours/week for 38 weeks (0.73 FTE )
An academic-year round employee is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
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 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? Yes Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes Posting Date 08/23/2024 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled Yes Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants 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.Supplemental Questions