Bakery Porter — Fast-Paced Kitchen Support & Growth

maman | ballston; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Commuter benefits

In-store discounts

Job summary

Maman in Arlington, VA is seeking a Porter to help maintain cleanliness and smooth workflow across kitchen, service, and storage areas. You’ll work as part of a friendly BOH team, ensuring efficiency and a welcoming environment for guests.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food and hospitality, reliable, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting. We value teamwork, safety, and a strong sense of urgency, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant, café, or bakery environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform physical tasks.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends and holidays.
• A strong sense of urgency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dishpit, café, restroom, and service areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and cookware promptly.
• Assist with trash and recycling removal in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Support Kitchen Leader and BOH staff with basic prep tasks as needed.
• 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 to support daily operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Urgency

Job description

Maman in Arlington, VA is seeking a Porter to help maintain cleanliness and smooth workflow across kitchen, service, and storage areas. You’ll work as part of a friendly BOH team, ensuring efficiency and a welcoming environment for guests.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food and hospitality, reliable, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting. We value teamwork, safety, and a strong sense of urgency, with competitive pay and benefits.