What are the responsibilities and job description for the Butcher/Meat Cutter position at Bowdoin College?
Posting Details
Title
Butcher/Meat Cutter
Posting Number
S01395JP
Department
Dining Service - Thorne Hall
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.
Under supervision of Head Chef and Purchaser, the Meat Cutter will provide service and expertise for board, cash and catering operations. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Under supervision of Head Chef and Purchaser, the Meat Cutter will provide service and expertise for board, cash and catering operations. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Butchering and/or breaking meat products down into appropriate cuts as specified in daily kitchen orders i.e. preparing ground meat or steaks; cutting or stripping chicken, boning pork and specialty meat cutting
- Ensuring quality and safety of food supply by proper thawing of products as well as proper handling and rotation and timely use of stock
- Consistently using safe meat handling procedures such as sanitizing between processing meats and poultry, keeping meat products cold throughout processing and following HACCP and state regulations pertaining to production, storage, and handling of products
- Coordinating production of daily meat items for all dining venues for the purpose of the board plan and catering needs
- Reading recipes and preparing to specifications
- Performing task support in multiple culinary departments such as cold foods or bake shop including preparing ingredients for use in recipe production, operating cold food and short order cooking equipment, and serving or replenishing foods on the hot and cold serving lines.
Pay, Benefits and Perks:
- The hourly rate for this position is $23.50 per hour
- A variety of health insurance plans (Medical – effective date of hire, Vision, Dental)
- Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required!
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).
- Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html
- Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)
- Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)
- 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
- Associate’s or vocational/technical training preferred
- Proficiency in basic MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) preferred
- Proficiency in basic CBORD Software preferred
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize production, and shift priorities as needed to meet the needs of the Dining operations
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
- 4 to 7 years of experience in food preparation with at least 2 to 3 years of cooking and/or meat cutting experience preferred.
- ServSafe certification preferred or must be obtained within 3 months of employment.
Standard Work Days and Hours
- Based out of Bowdoin College campus in Brunswick, Maine, this is a full-time, onsite position working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks (1.00 FTE)
- The work schedule is as follows:
- Monday – Thursday: 7 am – 3 pm
- Friday: Off
- Saturday: Off
- Sunday: 7 am to 3 pm
- Please note that this is an essential role with requirements to work occasional overtime, holidays, and during weather emergencies, in addition to major college events and weekends (i.e., Parent’s Weekend, Commencement, and Reunions).
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.
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?
No
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
Yes
Posting Date
04/04/2025
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
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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