A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
The Baker will prepares homemade baked products for campus dining halls, cash operations, and catering serving approximately 20,000 meals per week during the academic year and 7,000 during the summer months.
Other responsibilities include:
Performing daily and weekly sanitation duties to maintain bakeshop area, equipment, and other areas of the dining operation Assisting with development and testing of new recipes and products to help maintain records (i.e., recipes, production reports, HACCP, and sanitation reports) Providing input to Head Baker regarding menu ideas, production, and service suggestions. Preparing bakery items such as muffins, cookies, breads, rolls and desserts for all dining operations using approved recipes. Consistently follow production quality standards and goals. This position has a regular work schedule of Tuesday through Saturday from 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM. This position will start around mid-August. Hourly rate for this position is $22.25/per hour New employees in Campus Dining will receive a $500 Sign-Bonus!
BENEFITS AND PERKS 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)
Education/Skills Requirements:
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent Must be able to read, understand, adjust recipes, and be able to use fractions, weights, and measures relating to recipe production. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of team as well as working independently with a keen eye for detail. Demonstrated reliability and ability to work quickly and efficiently. Must demonstrate good personal hygiene practices.
Preferred:
Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts or related degree Experience Requirements and/or
Equivalents:
Required:
A valid Driver's License and the ability to meet the eligibility requirements of the College's current Motor Vehicle Use Policy. This position will require a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Preferred:
Serve Safe certification (Must be obtained within 6 months covered by the college). 3 - 5 years bakery production experience Related work experience in high volume operations 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, year-round position, working 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year (1.00 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. The regular work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Sunday & Monday off We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions. 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). #bcindeed
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:
First Shift Employment Category:
Full Time Year Round Benefits Eligible:
Yes Pay Type:
Hourly Background Check Package Requirements:
Support Staff + MVR Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?: Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?:
Yes Posting Date:
07/01/2026
Applications Accepted Until:
Open Until Filled:
No Special Instructions to
Applicants:
f 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.
