Production Team Member

Magnolia 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 grown to become a globally famous, locally loved retail bakery and desserts brand.
With locations in New York City, LA and Chicago, a nationwide e-commerce and wholesale business, international locations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and an emerging Grocery business in the US, Magnolia Bakery's whimsical spin on classic, American desserts is now in every neighborhood.
*Job Title: *Production Team Member *Location:* Long Island City *Position Job Summary:* Magnolia Bakery is hiring full-time associates to join our growing production team based in Long Island City.
Food Production Team Members work together to assemble a wide array of Magnolia Bakery's most famous desserts ensuring quality, yields, safety measures and production demands are met.
The ideal candidate is a team player - driven, energetic with a can-do attitude.
*Reports to: *Production Manager, Director of Bakery Operations *Qualifications:* * Previous experience in bakery plant production or other related fields * Familiarity with food production equipment preferred * Food Assembly line experience * Solid Knife Skills *Principal Duties:* * Reading, interpreting, and following the daily production schedule.
* Cut, prep, and mix ingredients while honoring company guidelines and recipes.
* Work in an assembly line to produce a variety of products according to Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring all finished products reflect the highest standards of quality, aesthetics, and taste.
* Operate and monitor proper functioning of equipment; may include commercial ovens, mixers, sheeters and depositors.
* Ensuring proper setup of all food preparation areas, pre- and post-production.
* Troubleshoot production issues; work with Production Manager for resolution if needed.
* Ensuring proper cleaning/sanitation of tools and equipment.
* Follow through quality and safety checkpoints in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Support in packing out finished product inventory.
* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the business.
*Physical demands and work environment:* * Standing for 8 hours a day * Can lift 50lbs.
* Ability to work in cold rooms if needed, 60F.
* 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 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.
*Requirements:* * High energy, positive, hands-on and highly responsive with good decision-making skills.
* Able to work as a team with a diverse group of people.
* Follows all policies and procedures.
Takes direction and constructive criticism well, will ask questions if necessary.
* Understands expectations of role and works within the boundaries of the role.
* Organized with good time management skills.
* Hours of work are approximately 40 hours per week.
* Food sanitation, teamwork, dependability and strong verbal and written communication.
* Able to work in 60F temperatures if needed.
Job Type: Full-time *Salary:* $17.
00 - $18.
00 per hour *Benefits:* * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave *Schedule:* * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Weekend availability *Ability to commute/relocate:* * Long Island City, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) *Experience:* * Baking, Prep Cook, or Line Cook experience *Shift availability:* * Night Shift (Preferred) * Day Shift (Preferred) #LI-ONSITE *Magnolia Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* *PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:* * 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.
* Domestic travel required.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
00 - $18.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person