Sanitation Team Member (Long Island City facility)

Magnolia Bakery, the world's most famous bakery, opened our 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 offering fresh-made classic American baked goods and for our warm inviting atmosphere. With locations in New York City, LA and Chicago, a D2C business shipping nationwide and international locations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Magnolia Bakery is beloved across the world.

Role: Sanitation Team Member


They lead in maintaining a safe and sanitary food service environment while upholding the core values of S.W.E.E.T. and its mission of promoting brand integrity and quality. Members of the sanitation team play a crucial role withing the facility, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards and contributing to the overall efficiency of operations.


Key Responsibilities

• Following all workplace and food safety policies and procedures (Good Manufacturing Practices) related to sanitation and cleaning
• Cleaning and sanitizing food processing equipment and utensils using a 3 compartment sink and a ware-washing machine using approved chemicals
• Maintaining the interior and exterior of the physical plant in a food safe and sanitary condition.
• Collecting waste from food production areas frequently
• Maintain floors using brooms, mops and a floor cleaning machine
• Maintain all cleaning equipment in working and sanitary condition
• Maintaining accurate sanitation documentation including checklists and ensuring completion of the master sanitation schedule
• Refilling supplies in restrooms and in the facility as needed.
• Light office cleaning
• Reporting equipment damage and safety issues to management immediately
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the business' ongoing needs.

Work Requirements and Physical Demands

• Stand for a minimum of 8 hours
• Can lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to work in cold rooms as required, including walk-in freezers, and coolers/chillers.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, active listening ability and visual acuity
• Use of a ladder may be required
• Use of approved chemicals required
• Continuous cross function communication with coworkers and management.
• Able to interpret visual aids, one-point lessons (OPL), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Process and Procedures (P&P), and quality and safety standards
• Requires manual skills to use and operate all necessary equipment

Qualifications & Ingredients for Success

• Prior sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment a plus.
• Must be highly motivated with a positive attitude and must be a hands-on individual
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of individuals on the production floor
• Follows all policies, procedures, and takes constructive feedback for personal development
• Possess good time management skills
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills

*Magnolia Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.