Porter/ Steward

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery is seeking a Porter/Steward to keep the bakery clean, organized, and safe while supporting front-of-house and back-of-house operations. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and pride in food safety and hospitality.

You will assist with cleaning, restocking, waste handling, and equipment upkeep throughout shifts to ensure a premier guest experience at Magnolia Bakery. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Hands-on, flexible, hardworking, and highly responsive.
• Positive attitude and pride in doing a job thoroughly and correctly.
• Dependable and able to work independently while remaining part of the larger bakery team.
• Organized with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize cleaning and sanitation needs.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, cleaning standards, and safety requirements consistently.
• Clear verbal communication with teammates and management.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and organize bakery equipment and materials.
• Maintain clean restrooms for employees and guests.
• Keep bakery supplies organized and properly stored.
• Assist with receiving, putting away, and organizing deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of interior and exterior bakery areas.
• Sweep and mop floors and maintain walls, windows, doors, and baseboards.
• Break down cardboard boxes and handle trash and recycling.
• Empty trash receptacles and ensure waste is removed safely.
• Transport food, supplies, products to storage areas.
• Monitor cleaning-supply inventory and communicate shortages.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, chemical-handling, and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and use supplies responsibly.
• Respond promptly to spills or sanitation concerns.
• Support BOH and FOH team members to keep bakery operations moving.
• Maintain a clean environment throughout the shift.
• Take pride in bakery appearance and understand every area contributes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependable

Organized

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible

Safety-conscious

Job description

Behind every beautiful display, delicious dessert, and great guest experience is a bakery that is clean, organized, safe, and ready to perform.

As a Porter/Steward, you play an essential role in making that possible.

You will help maintain the cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and overall readiness of the bakery while supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, notices the details, works hard, and understands that cleanliness and organization are fundamental to food safety, product quality, and hospitality.

Reports to: FOH Manager, BOH/Production Manager, and General Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Clean, sanitize, and organize bakery equipment and materials, including dishes, pots, pans, tools, utensils, tables, chairs, grease traps, and other assigned equipment.
• Maintain clean and orderly employee and guest restrooms.
• Keep bakery supplies organized, accessible, and properly stored.
• Assist with receiving, putting away, and organizing food, paper goods, cleaning products, and other deliveries.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of interior and exterior bakery areas.
• Sweep and mop floors and maintain walls, windows, doors, floorboards, moldings, baseboards, and other assigned areas.
• Break down cardboard boxes and properly handle trash and recycling.
• Empty trash receptacles and ensure waste is removed safely and regularly.
• Transport food, supplies, products, and other items to and from storage areas as required.
• Monitor cleaning-supply inventory and communicate shortages before supplies run out.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, chemical-handling, and workplace-safety procedures.
• Maintain cleaning equipment properly and use supplies responsibly.
• Respond promptly to spills, sanitation concerns, or other situations that could affect guest or employee safety.
• Support BOH and FOH team members as needed to keep bakery operations moving efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment throughout the shift—not only at opening or closing.
• Take pride in the appearance and cleanliness of the bakery and recognize that every area contributes to the Magnolia Bakery experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on, flexible, hardworking, and highly responsive.
• Positive attitude and pride in doing a job thoroughly and correctly.
• Dependable and able to work independently while remaining part of the larger bakery team.
• Able to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of people.
• Organized with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize cleaning and sanitation needs.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, cleaning standards, and safety requirements consistently.
• Comfortable receiving direction and constructive feedback and willing to ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety.
• Clear verbal communication and ability to communicate effectively with teammates and management.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This is a physically active position that requires standing, walking, grasping, repetitive movement, bending, reaching, and other physical activity associated with maintaining a commercial bakery.

The role may require moderate-to-heavy lifting and carrying and reaching overhead. Manual dexterity is required to safely operate necessary equipment.

Team members must also have the hearing and visual ability necessary to communicate with guests, coworkers, and management and safely perform their responsibilities.

Schedule

Approximately 40 hours per week. Availability may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening/night shifts
• Holidays
• Overnight work when required by bakery operations