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Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Night Cleaning Staff Member!

Night cleaning staff duties include but are not limited to, cleaning and maintaining the entire facility. The crew does everything from taking the trash out to cleaning the floors, walls, walk-ins and dish machines.

This is a highly physical position best described as "Industrial Cleaning" as opposed to traditional janitorial work. Our night cleaning staff work as a team to complete a set of nightly goals. Good communication skills, time management, and physical endurance are strongly encouraged.

This is an opportunity to work at a bakery with some of this country's best artisan breads and pastries. We're looking for a special individual who is interested in a growing, changing and challenging organization that's doing pioneering work in the artisan food industry.

What can you expect?

• A welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work; it's appreciated and acknowledged.
• An active, physical job. (You’ll easily close those rings on your watch every day!)
• Fun and engaged teammates who support each other.
• Delicious and beautiful products to be proud of.
• Managing partners working with you side-by-side. (Our two current owners started as hourly staff, so they know your potential for growth.)
• A business education while you work! Learn Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices and put them into action. Hello resume builder!
• A discount at all Zingerman’s businesses and lots of free food.

Sound like the place you’ve been looking for? Please apply. Need more details? Keep reading!

What does the job pay?

Starting pay is $18 per hour, negotiable based on experience. Zingerman's Bakehouse has an exciting training strategy with clearly defined expectations and pay increases along the way.

What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?

Availability:

• We are hiring for Full-Time (40 hours/week) a
• Shifts are between the hours of 10pm - 6am
• Weekend availability
• Holiday availability
• Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Thoroughly clean areas of the Bakehouse following a detailed checklist
• Demonstrates proper handling and storage of cleaning equipment
• Uses cleaning supplies and chemicals correctly
• Knows where to find cleaning materials
• Takes no careless action, minimizing risk of injury to self or others
• Recognizes and acknowledges errors and potential quality problems
• Treats customers and co-workers with courtesy and respect
• Exhibits commitment to teamwork
• Must work weekends
• Arrives on time for all scheduled shifts
• Punches in and out correctly
• Follows proper procedure for sick calls and schedule requests
• Meets all attendance requirements
• Demonstrate a commitment to the success of the business

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
• Comfortable standing, lifting and bending for duration of an 8 hour shift
• Comfortable with repetitive motion

Success Patterns and Desired Characteristics:

• Cleaning experience is preferred
• The ability to successfully complete multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently with great attention to detail or in a group/team atmosphere
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time
• Comfortable working in heat
• Flexibility and dependability
• Passionate about great cleaning and great service
• Works well as part of a hardworking team
• Committed to their own professional and personal development
• Has a desire to learn and be challenged
• Is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and also be a proactive member of our team

Are there any benefits or perks?

• After 90 days of service:
  • Company paid long term disability
  • Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
  • Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
• 401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Paid training
• Paid lunch breaks
• Paid time off
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents

Fun Additional Benefits!

• Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses
• Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
• Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
• $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Free swag
• Discounts at local businesses

Who are we?

Zingerman's Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school for home bakers. We sell to specialty food stores, cafés and restaurants in southeastern Michigan as well as selling to Zingerman's Mail Order, who ships our baked goods everywhere in the United States. We are dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best breads, pastries and cakes we can imagine. We are real artisan bakers, meaning we use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make our food.