Culinary Manager
Bowdoin College
Posting Details
| Title | Culinary Manager |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | S01026JP |
| Department | Dining Service – Thorne Hall |
| 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. In conjunction with an Operations Manager, the Culinary Manager plans, develops, organizes, implements, supervises and evaluates activities of the dining hall. Directs daily dining hall operations. Responsible for delivering a dynamic dining program emphasizing culinary quality and excellent customer service that enhances the Bowdoin educational experience. This position has primary oversight for all unit food production including approximately 12,000 dining hall meals weekly during the academic year, year-round catering including large scale off-site functions for special College events, and meals for summer programs guests. Dining production areas includes on-site meat room and bakeshop. |
| Education/Skills Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of formal culinary training preferred; Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or Food Service Management with additional experience in institutional food service, college or high-quality dining or catering establishment required. Equivalent combination of education and experience leading to comparable knowledge and abilities may be considered. Licenses or Certifications: Certified Executive Chef certification preferred; Serve Safe Certification required. A valid Driver’s License and the ability to meet the eligibility requirements of the College’s current Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required. Excellent, professional interpersonal oral and written communication skills combined with an effective management style are necessary for success. Demonstrated proficiency with basic computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet and database management software is required as well as budget and financial skills necessary for managing operational costs. |
| Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents | Minimum of five years of lead cooking experience with at least two years in a high volume, up-scale food service environment. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of quality cooking techniques and their application in catering and/or institutional settings or diverse culinary experiences. |
| Standard Work Days and Hours | Generally, covers the late shift lunch and dinner from Monday through Friday with rotating weekend coverage as needed. All managers work on College event weekends such as Commencement, Reunions, Family and Homecoming Weekends. Dining staff are considered essential personnel and therefore required to work for weather emergencies and holidays when meal service is being provided. This position is a full-time year round position working 40 hours/52 weeks (1.00 FTE). |
| 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 | Salaried |
| Background Check Package Requirements | Administrative 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 | 09/09/2022 |
| 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. |
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