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Catering Supervisor - $500 sign on bonus

Posting Number S01427JP

Department Dining Services Administration

Job Summary

Bowdoin College, located in the picturesque town of Brunswick, Maine, is home to nearly 2,000 students. Known for our commitment to exceptional dining, we consistently rank among the top 10 for college food nationwide. At Bowdoin, we pride ourselves on crafting meals from scratch, using the freshest ingredients sourced from our very own butcher shop, bakeshop, and organic garden. These on-campus resources supply our two dining halls and three retail locations, ensuring that every meal is both delicious and sustainable.

Bowdoin is seeking a Catering Supervisor to support our Catering Department by ensuring the smooth execution of campus catering operations. Working under the direction of the Culinary and Operations Managers—and in collaboration with the Catering and Assistant Catering Managers—this position provides vital organizational and logistical support. As the on-site team leader, the Catering Supervisor is responsible for:

+ Event Planning & Execution: Working with Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager, drafts standardized and unique pull sheets for each event. Conduct/oversee preplanning, delivery, set up, event oversite, breakdown of all catered events. This includes facilitating the ordering of linen, beverages, and other items specified for catering functions

+ Client Service & Communication: Serve as the primary Dining Services contact during events, providing exceptional on-site support and managing communication with clients and staff to handle changes and ensure smooth execution.

+ Operational Support: Assist with dining hall operations, including meal service coverage, sanitation, restocking, and supervision of dish room and event staff.

+ Food Safety & Compliance:Uphold sanitation and food safety standards during events. Ensure accurate labeling of menu items to meet dietary and allergen requirements.

+ Inventory & Facility Maintenance: Organize and maintain catering supplies and equipment. Conduct regular safety and sanitation inspections, and recommend replacements as needed.

+ Administrative & Event Reporting: Maintain accurate event documentation via Caterease, and provide post-event feedback to support continuous improvement.

Compensation:

+ The pay rate for this position is $24 per hour. This role is eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differential.

+ 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 ; Associate’s or vocational/technical degreepreferred

+ Current ServSafe certification, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of employment

+ A valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet the eligibility requirements of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Use Policy.

+ Basic knowledge of common food allergens and gluten-containing ingredients

+ Proven reliability with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks

+ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines

+ Capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

+ Strong customer service skills, with a focus on clear and effective verbal communication

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

+ At least 1 year of related food service experience required

+ Supervisory experience preferred; however, candidates demonstrating strong leadership potential will also be considered

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

+ The typical work schedule is Thursday through Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please note that some flexibility is required to accommodate the Catering calendar

+ This is a full-time, onsite position requiring 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (1.0 FTE ) with occasional overtime, weekends and/or holidays

+ This position also requires working major college events, including commencement, reunions, homecoming, and family weekend

+ Classified as essential personnel, this position is expected to report to work during college-declared weather emergencies or other critical situations

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 Year Round

FTE 1.00

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Hourly

Background Check Package Requirements Support Staff + MVR

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 05/20/2025

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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