Bakery Café Porter — Clean, Team-Driven, Fast-Paced

maman | mosaic; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

Commuter benefits

Professional development

In-store discounts

Cookies and coffee

Job summary

Maman in Merrifield, VA is hiring a Porter to maintain cleanliness and smooth workflow across kitchen, service, and storage areas in a fast-paced environment. This role supports the BOH team and Kitchen Leader, with duties that span dishwashing, stock replenishment, and proper handling of deliveries.

The ideal candidate is committed to teamwork, reliability, and flexibility, with a focus on food safety and efficient operations. Early mornings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant, café, or bakery environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks (standing, lifting, bending).
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dishpit, café, restroom, and service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and cookware promptly and replenish stock.
• Assist with trash and recycling removal in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Support Kitchen Leader and BOH staff with basic prep tasks.
• Receive, move, and properly store deliveries of food, beverages, and supplies.
• Ensure storage areas are clean, organized, and compliant with food safety regulations.
• Restock supplies such as paper goods, cleaning materials, service items, etc.
• Assist with opening and closing cleaning duties.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks and ad hoc projects as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Reliability

Flexible availability

Job description

Maman in Merrifield, VA is hiring a Porter to maintain cleanliness and smooth workflow across kitchen, service, and storage areas in a fast-paced environment. This role supports the BOH team and Kitchen Leader, with duties that span dishwashing, stock replenishment, and proper handling of deliveries.

The ideal candidate is committed to teamwork, reliability, and flexibility, with a focus on food safety and efficient operations. Early mornings, weekends, and holidays may be required.