Dishwasher (Tues-Sat 12:30-8:30pm)

Posting Number S01507JP

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 (½ paid at first check and ½ 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 College's facilities including the gym and pool (Including household)

Free fitness and wellness classes

And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

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 an onsite, 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:

Monday: Off

Tuesday: 12:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: 12:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Thursday: 12:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 12:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday: 12:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Sunday: 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.

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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

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 12/15/2025

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.

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