Dishwasher (Sat-Wed, 7am3pm)
Posting Number S01433JP
Department Dining Service - Moulton Union
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 Dishwasher/Dining Service Aide to join our team at Moulton Union.
In this role, the Dining Service Aide is primarily responsible for sanitation and general kitchen duties that support the overall operation. Specific responsibilities 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
+ Removing trash and recycling
+ 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 assists with other kitchen and catering duties
Compensation:
+ The pay rate for this position is $18.40 per hour, and this position is eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials
+ Shift Differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift, plus an additional $1.00/hour for weekend hours
+ New employees in Dining will receive a $500 sign-on bonus ( paid at first check and paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met)
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 Colleges facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
+ Free fitness and wellness classes
+ And more:
Education/Skills Requirements
+ High school diploma or GED required
+ Current ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment)
+ Ability to understand and practice recycling and other sustainability practices
+ 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
+ Entry-level position; no prior work experience required
+ Previous work experience in restaurant, food service, hospitality or related industry 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-round 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.
+ An academic year-round employee works from August through May and is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, or summer breaks.
+ The regular work schedule for this position is as follows:
+ SaturdayWednesday: 7 am 3 pm
+ Thursday: Off
+ Friday: Off
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.
#bcindeed
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staffwith 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 Colleges 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. Bowdoins 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.
Bowdoins 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? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes
Posting Date 07/01/2025
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.
Supplemental Questions
Posting Number S01433JP
Department Dining Service - Moulton Union
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 Dishwasher/Dining Service Aide to join our team at Moulton Union.
In this role, the Dining Service Aide is primarily responsible for sanitation and general kitchen duties that support the overall operation. Specific responsibilities 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
+ Removing trash and recycling
+ 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 assists with other kitchen and catering duties
Compensation:
+ The pay rate for this position is $18.40 per hour, and this position is eligible for overtime, shift, and weekend pay differentials
+ Shift Differentials: 10% for 2nd shift, 15% for 3rd shift, plus an additional $1.00/hour for weekend hours
+ New employees in Dining will receive a $500 sign-on bonus ( paid at first check and paid after 90 days of eligibility requirements are met)
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 Colleges facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)
+ Free fitness and wellness classes
+ And more:
Education/Skills Requirements
+ High school diploma or GED required
+ Current ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment)
+ Ability to understand and practice recycling and other sustainability practices
+ 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
+ Entry-level position; no prior work experience required
+ Previous work experience in restaurant, food service, hospitality or related industry 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-round 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.
+ An academic year-round employee works from August through May and is not scheduled to work during winter, spring, or summer breaks.
+ The regular work schedule for this position is as follows:
+ SaturdayWednesday: 7 am 3 pm
+ Thursday: Off
+ Friday: Off
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.
#bcindeed
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staffwith 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 Colleges 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. Bowdoins 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.
Bowdoins 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? No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Yes
Posting Date 07/01/2025
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.
Supplemental Questions
Job ID: 483736254
Originally Posted on: 7/2/2025
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