Cook - LPQ

convive; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage including dental and N

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match after 90 days

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts at all brands

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien is seeking kitchen team members ready to contribute to a warm, guest-focused environment. You will prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal specials, for dine-in and to-go while maintaining cleanliness and accuracy to LPQ standards.

You'll support the Kitchen Manager with par levels, conduct line checks for quality, and ensure proper food handling. Flexible scheduling and opportunities to learn across kitchen roles are available.

Qualifications

• 1 or 3 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Previous knife-handling experience is a plus.
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen is a plus.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English in the work location.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items per LPQ standards for dine-in and to-go.
• Keep areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists and dish duties.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and prep sheets.
• Conduct line checks for quality control.
• Use proper tools, equipment, and ingredients for each item.
• Follow opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Follow cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper handling.

Skills

Restaurant exp

Knife handling

Flexible schedule

Cross-training

English proficiency

Job description

Be home in time for dinner!

At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe exceptional hospitality starts with purpose, in our ingredients, our standards, and how we care for people. When you join LPQ, you become part of a 35-year-old beloved brand built on warmth, community, and connection.

At Le Pain Quotidien, our teams are at the heart of the guest experience. We're looking for team members who take pride in hospitality, enjoy working in a warm and welcoming environment, and want to be part of a team that supports one another. With opportunities to grow, and a culture built around community and connection, LPQ offers a restaurant environment where you will build skills, feel valued, and take pride in the work you do every day.

As part of Convive Brands, you'll have opportunities to grow your career across a portfolio of restaurant concepts, including California Pizza Kitchen and Little Beet.

At LPQ, you're not just working a job, you're joining a place where you can develop your skills and career, take pride in your work, and be part of building a strong community.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items, including those for seasonal and specials menu items for dine‐in and to‐go by LPQ ticket standards
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, assisting with cleaning dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and detail cleaning as necessary
• Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheet to prepare correct levels
• Conduct line checks for quality control
• Use proper tools, equipment, and ingredients for each menu item
• Follow all opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and the Kitchen Manager
• Follow and completes Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling

Qualifications

• 1 or 3 months of related restaurant experience or training
• Previous knife-handling experience a plus
• Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required
• Ability to be cross‑trained in all areas of the kitchen preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location

Benefits

• Enrollment in Company‑contributed health coverage plan, including dental and vision
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)
• Team member discounts at all our brands

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:
$17.87 - $23.00

Convive Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected class. Convive Brands celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.