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Sanitation Professional [Full Time]

3/10/2026

The Sanitation Professional is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment within the Bakery by performing duties like mopping, sweeping, dish washing, and setting up production stations daily. This role requires adherence to mandatory safety and sanitation standards, including routine checks on areas like restrooms and proper chemical usage.

Salary

19 - 21 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Bread Alone is a family-owned, values-driven bakery. We have been baking organic breads following traditional methods since our first loaf in 1983, and we continue to do so today. We strive to create simple, honest breads and foods that we believe speak to the best in us. You can find our organic breads at grocery stores in the tri-state area, at farmers'​ markets in and around NYC, and at our 4 Hudson Valley cafes in Boiceville, Kingston, Rhinebeck, and Woodstock.
About the Role

Description

Position Overview:

The role of the Sanitation Professional is a key position within the Facilities Department at Bread Alone. The work of the Facilities Department is what allows the team at Bread Alone to be able to come to work in a clean, safe and comfortable environment. The department primarily focuses on both Sanitation and Food Safety for the entire Bakery. This role requires a focus on detail, the ability to complete repetitive tasks over a long period of time and the ability to work with a team. Cleaners perform a range of duties to keep the Bakery clean, such as mopping, sweeping, dish washing and setting the Production Department stations up for the day's bake. You will also be responsible for performing routine check-ins to check that spaces like restrooms are always sanitary. The Cleaning Professional focuses on completing all assigned tasks, while maintaining all mandatory safety and sanitation standards throughout the building and grounds.

Hours: We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work-life balance.

Bread Alone's Worldview: Bread Alone Began in 1983 with simple intention: To feed people organic bread baked from a wood-fire brick oven. We run the bakery today with the optimistic belief that good food, an equitable economy and a healthy planet can thrive together. At the heart of our endeavors lies the profound belief that individuals are integral to every positive impact we make. Join us as we collectively strive for excellence in aligning our aspirations with meaningful actions.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Gain a solid working knowledge of Bread Alone's facility, safety & sanitation policies and standards to ensure all areas of the Bakery are in compliance with the Food Safety program.
  • Responsible for providing and maintaining quality sanitation standards within the cleaning specifications.
  • Adhere to safety and sanitation specific checklists addressing daily tasks and procedures.
  • Operate large and small pieces of equipment and machinery according to instructions (power washer, vacuum, commercial dishwasher, cannon carts).
  • Manual and mechanical sweeping, mopping, scrubbing of facility flooring as assigned to the shift.
  • Perform end-of-day cleanup and breakdown. Leaving each specified area clean and orderly.
  • Daily refuse removal adhering to composting, recycling, and garbage policies.
  • Proper chemical use, chemical storage, equipment usage, and equipment storage.
  • Recognizing and reporting any facility and equipment maintenance needs appropriately to the available leadership team.

Job Requirements:

  • Able to stand for long periods of time while executing tasks quickly and accurately
  • Able to work in a physically demanding fast-paced environment
  • Able to tolerate exposure to high levels of heat and cold
  • Able to twist and bend repeatedly for long periods of time
  • Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace


Job Type--Nonexempt, Full Time. Monday Through Thursday 7am-530pm $19.00/hr--$21.00/hr

  • Company-Wide, Quarterly Bonus: All full-time employees are included in our quarterly bonus program. As you spend more time with us you earn a bigger share of our bonus pool. As our business succeeds, so too will you.
  • Twice Annual Review: Every year you will receive 2 rounds of feedback on your professional development and will be eligible for a merit increase during annual reviews
  • 401k: Employer match of up to 4% after 6 months
  • Paid Time Off: We respect work-life balance. 8 hours of PTO is accrued every 3 months. Within the first 3 years of employment: Accrue 32 hours at year one, 64 hours at year two, 96 hours at year three!
  • Wellness Time: During the first year of employment wellness time for hourly employees is accrued at 1 hour per 30 hours worked totaling a yearly amount of 56 hours. Unused time is paid out on the employees one year anniversary
  • CDPHP Health Insurance: Healthcare available through CDPHP
  • Dental Insurance: Available through Delta Dental
  • Vision and Life Insurance: Provided to all employees at no cost
  • Educational Assistance: Reimbursed up to $2,000 annually



Bread Alone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and for religious observances, provided that such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.

Key Skills
Detail OrientationRepetitive Task CompletionTeamworkMoppingSweepingDish WashingSanitation StandardsSafety StandardsEquipment OperationRefuse RemovalChemical HandlingMaintenance Reporting
Categories
ManufacturingFood & BeverageTradesSecurity & SafetyEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Quarterly BonusTwice Annual Review401kPaid Time OffWellness TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceEducational Assistance
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