Bakery/Cafe Assistant [Full Time]

Bread Alone Bakery•Town of Woodstock, NY

58d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Bakery/Cafe Assistant supports the Woodstock Café’s evening operations by completing food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and porter responsibilities after closing. The role prepares and packages grab-and-go items for the following business day, maintains organized and fully stocked refrigeration and prep areas, and ensures the café is clean, sanitary, and ready for service. The position also completes assigned weekly and monthly deep-cleaning projects while maintaining Bread Alone standards for food safety, product quality, cleanliness, and organization.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and organization.
Ability to follow recipes, production lists, cleaning schedules, and written instructions.
Ability to work efficiently and independently with limited supervision.
Ability to safely use cleaning products and commercial kitchen equipment.
Dependability and consistent attendance.
Flexibility to work evening shifts, generally 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with weekends and holidays based on business needs.
Ability to support both front-of-house and back-of-house operations as needed.
Previous food preparation, porter, cleaning, or commercial kitchen experience.
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, package, label, and date grab-and-go items according to Bread Alone recipes and standards.
Prepare ingredients by washing, chopping, slicing, measuring, and portioning as needed.
Fully stock and organize the grab-and-go refrigerator for the following business day.
Rotate products using proper FIFO procedures and remove expired or damaged items.
Ensure all food is properly stored, labeled, and handled according to food-safety guidelines.
Monitor grab-and-go inventory and communicate product or supply needs to the Kitchen Supervisor or Café Manager.
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked prep stations and refrigeration areas.
Sweep and mop all front-of-house and back-of-house floors.
Clean and sanitize bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, floors, fixtures, and restock supplies.
Clean and sanitize food-preparation areas, work surfaces, sinks, equipment, shelving, and storage areas.
Clean and organize refrigeration units, including interiors, doors, handles, shelving, and surrounding areas.
Clean café glass, doors, windows, mirrors, and other visible surfaces.
Empty, clean, and replace trash, recycling, and compost containers.
Wash and properly store dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment as needed.
Follow all closing procedures and leave the café clean, organized, and ready for the following day.
Properly use, label, store, and maintain cleaning chemicals and supplies.
Follow all health, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements.
Complete assigned weekly and monthly deep-cleaning projects according to the café cleaning schedule.
Deep-clean equipment, refrigeration, shelving, walls, floors, windows, storage areas, and other designated spaces.
Notify the Kitchen Supervisor or Café Manager of maintenance, sanitation, pest-control, or equipment concerns.
Accurately document completed cleaning assignments when required.
Work independently while completing assigned prep and cleaning duties within the scheduled shift.
Follow recipes, production lists, cleaning checklists, and closing procedures.
Communicate clearly with kitchen and café leadership regarding completed work, unfinished tasks, inventory needs, or maintenance concerns.
Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing deliveries as needed.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
Follow all Bread Alone policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor or Café Manager.