Porter At Levain Bakery at Upper East Side

Upper East Side; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic bakery as a Porter in New York City where you will maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas and support team members. The role offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, emphasizing a collaborative workplace culture focused on quality and adaptability. A good sense of humor is appreciated in this warm and supportive environment.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Opportunity for career development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Prior cleaning or custodian experience a plus.
• Self-motivated with a passion for maintaining cleanliness.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues calmly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of workspaces and customer areas.
• Wash, sanitize, and restock dishes and supplies.
• Assist with bakery opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Competitive swimmers and triathletes, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, passed their grueling workouts by engaging in passionate conversations about starting their own company and baking, which ultimately inspired them to leave their respective careers in fashion and finance. They opened a small bread shop in 1995, which they named Levain Bakery.

THE ROLE : PORTER (UPPER EAST SIDE)

Porters ensure Levain Bakery's spaces are clean, food preparation areas are sanitized and up to the highest health code standards, and team members have all the clean tools they need to perform their jobs. The ideal candidate will take pride in making sure Levain’s spaces are well-maintained for team members and customers alike, and be motivated by behind-the-scenes work.

What you’ll do :

• Clean and maintain workspaces, customer area, and storefront throughout the shift (including sanitizing counters, food preparation areas, sweeping floors and sidewalk, mopping, emptying trash, bathrooms, dusting, etc.)
• Wash, sanitize, and restock dishes, trays, baking tools, and other supplies.
• Take out trash and assist with bakery opening and closing procedures.
• Assist management with other responsibilities throughout the bakery as needed; we’re all working towards one goal, and it’s not uncommon for us to take an “all hands on deck” approach during particularly busy periods.

What we’re looking for :

• Prior cleaning or custodian experience a plus; for the right people, we’re more than happy to teach
• Passion for what you do – you are highly self-motivated and find great satisfaction in keeping areas clean from top to bottom. You understand how a clean and safe work space is an important foundation for any workplace.
• Adaptability and flexibility – you recognize that in the food industry, anything can – and will – happen, and you’re able to calmly troubleshoot issues.
• Eye for detail – you can spot a small spill from miles away and have the highest standards for cleaning dishes and floors. Not a single speck goes unnoticed or uncleaned.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to Levain’s core values – you’re a team player and willing to lend a hand or elevate those around you. You add your own individuality to an already positive and uplifting work environment. A good sense of humor doesn’t hurt either!

Shifts Needed :

• Full-time; morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, including Saturday AND Sunday availability required

Compensation :

$17 / hour

Benefits :

• Dynamic work environment with a warm and supportive team
• Health, vision, dental insurance with employer-funded HRA
• Additional supplemental benefits: transit benefits, dependent care account, pet insurance, etc.
• Paid time off
• 401K with company match
• Opportunity for career development