Kitchen Assistant

Birley Bakery is the Upper East Side's best-kept secret. It's the New York sister to our celebrated London shop, known for beautifully crafted pastries, viennoiserie, and breads made only from the highest-quality ingredients. Nothing leaves our kitchen unless it meets our standards.

Our newly built, state-of-the-art commissary kitchen in the Bronx is where it all begins. From here, our team produces the pastries, breads, desserts, and fine chocolates served at Birley Bakery and Maxime's Club in Manhattan.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Kitchen & Packaging Assistant to join our production facility in the Bronx. This role supports the day-to-day operations of our commissary kitchen by assisting with food preparation, portioning, packaging, labeling, and preparing products for distribution to our various locations.

This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment, takes pride in organization and accuracy, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. No formal culinary training is required, but a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are essential.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, package, label, and organize bakery and kitchen products for daily production and distribution.
• Accurately portion ingredients and finished products according to company standards.
• Assist Bakers, Pastry Cooks, and Kitchen team members with food preparation and production tasks.
• Assemble, pack, and prepare orders for delivery to Birley Bakery, Maxime's, and other company locations.
• Verify product quantities, labeling, and packaging quality before dispatch.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, storage areas, and production spaces.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Receive, stock, and rotate ingredients and supplies using FIFO procedures.
• Assist with inventory counts and notify supervisors of low stock levels.
• Support the team with general kitchen, production, and operational duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a bakery, kitchen, commissary, food production facility, or similar environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and company standards.
• Full-time availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Learn and grow: Gain hands-on experience in both kitchen production and bakery operations while working alongside experienced culinary professionals.
• Variety in your day: Support multiple areas of the business, from food preparation and packaging to production and logistics.
• Be part of the operation: Play an essential role in ensuring products are prepared, packaged, and delivered to the highest standards.
• Brand-new facility: Work from a newly built commissary kitchen with modern equipment and organized production spaces.
• Easy commute: Just a 5-minute walk from the Longwood Av station (6 train), and conveniently located off the Bruckner Expressway with direct access from I-95.
• Stable schedule: Join a growing operation with consistent hours, dependable workflows, and opportunities for career advancement.

Pay & Benefits: Well Above Industry Standard

Our pay and benefits package are substantially more competitive than other kitchens in the city:

• $18-22/hour.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• $2,000 employee referral bonus.

Apply today. We'd love to meet you.