Porter/Dishwasher (flexible availability, Columbus Ave.)

Magnolia Bakery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery is seeking a reliable and energetic team member to support daily bakery operations with front-to-back cleaning and organization. You will maintain clean equipment, work areas, and restrooms, ensuring everything stays tidy and ready for guests.

Join a fast-paced, friendly environment in New York City, where consistent effort, attention to detail, and teamwork help preserve Magnolia's hospitality and high standards across locations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive.
• High energy, positive person who takes pride in his/her work.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Takes direction and constructive criticism well, will ask questions if need be.
• Understands expectations of role and works within the boundaries of the role.
• Organized, good time management skills.
• Food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, job knowledge, safety management, multi-tasking, dependability, thoroughness, strong verbal, and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing all equipment including, but not limited to, dishes, pots, pans, tools, utensils, tables and chairs, and grease traps.
• Maintaining a neat appearance of working areas and employee and customer bathrooms.
• Keep bakery supplies generally organized and tidy.
• Assist in putting away and maintaining the organization of food, paper, and other supply deliveries.
• Keep bakery grounds (inside and out) by: sweeping and mopping all floors, breaking down cardboard boxes, emptying trash cans, taking out recycling, cleaning windows and doors, walls, floor boards, moldings, and base boards.
• Daily transportation of food or other products/items from storage rooms.
• Monitors inventory of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Brand Introduction

Magnolia Bakery, the world’s most famous bakery, opened its first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City’s West Village in 1996. From then to now, Magnolia Bakery has been cherished for its fresh-made classic American baked goods and warm, inviting atmosphere.

Today, Magnolia Bakery operates locations throughout New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, serves guests nationwide through its direct-to-consumer shipping business, and has a growing international presence across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Building on nearly three decades of iconic brand recognition, Magnolia Bakery has entered an exciting new chapter of growth through U.S. franchising, expanding its footprint into new markets while continuing its thoughtful global expansion. This strategic growth allows more communities to experience the bakery’s signature hospitality and timeless desserts while preserving the quality and neighborhood charm that have defined the brand since 1996.

Position Summary

Responsible for performing simple manual work to maintain a clean and orderly bakery. Uphold the core values of the organization and its mission while consistently presenting and promoting brand integrity and standards.

Principle Duties

• Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing all equipment including, but not limited to, dishes, pots, pans, tools, utensils, tables and chairs, and grease traps.
• Maintaining a neat appearance of working areas and employee and customer bathrooms.
• Keep bakery supplies generally organized and tidy.
• Assist in putting away and maintaining the organization of food, paper, and other supply deliveries.
• Keep bakery grounds (inside and out) by: sweeping and mopping all floors, breaking down cardboard boxes, emptying trash cans, taking out recycling, cleaning windows and doors, walls, floor boards, moldings, and base boards.
• Daily transportation of food or other products/items from storage rooms.
• Monitors inventory of cleaning supplies.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Position requires standing and walking for period of 3-5 hours without a rest break.
• Occasional moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, coworkers and management
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment

Requirments

• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive.
• High energy, positive person who takes pride in his/her work.
• Able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Takes direction and constructive criticism well, will ask questions if need be.
• Understands expectations of role and works within the boundaries of the role.
• Organized, good time management skills.
• Food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, job knowledge, safety management, multi-tasking, dependability, thoroughness, strong verbal, and written communication.