Kitchen Porter: Fast-Paced Bakery Support & Growth

maman | hoboken; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare options

Commuter benefits

Professional development

In-store discounts

Job summary

Maman in Hoboken is hiring a Porter to maintain cleanliness, organization, and smooth workflow across the kitchen, service, and storage areas in a fast-paced cafe environment. You will support the BOH team with basic tasks, receive deliveries, and ensure all storage and service spaces meet cleanliness and safety standards while helping daily operations run efficiently.

This role rewards teamwork, reliability, and a strong sense of urgency, with opportunities for growth as the brand expands.

Qualifications

• Previous 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dishpit, café, restroom, and service areas, including bus bins, floors, surfaces, and equipment.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays, and cookware promptly and thoroughly and replenish stock in the kitchen and on the floor as needed.
• 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 (e.g., carrying supplies, organizing storage, etc.)
• 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

Stamina

Attention to cleanliness

Reliability

Job description

Maman in Hoboken is hiring a Porter to maintain cleanliness, organization, and smooth workflow across the kitchen, service, and storage areas in a fast-paced cafe environment. You will support the BOH team with basic tasks, receive deliveries, and ensure all storage and service spaces meet cleanliness and safety standards while helping daily operations run efficiently.

This role rewards teamwork, reliability, and a strong sense of urgency, with opportunities for growth as the brand expands.