Cook - LPQ

Lepainquotidien; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hospitality group that values the art of communal dining and the joy of sharing meals. As a vital part of the kitchen team, you will prepare and execute a variety of menu items while ensuring a clean and organized workspace. This role offers the chance to learn and grow in a vibrant environment, where every day brings new opportunities to delight guests and contribute to a cherished tradition of breaking bread together. With competitive pay and benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the culinary world.

Benefits

Health Coverage Plan

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k with Company Match

Team Member Discounts

Accrued Paid Time Off

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 months of restaurant experience or training preferred.
• Ability to be cross-trained in all kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute menu items for dine-in and to-go.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the restaurant.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with food par levels.

Skills

Knife Handling

Food Safety

Kitchen Organization

Education

Related Restaurant Experience

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. And to us, that means everything. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s a way of life. As our loaves emerge from the ovens, warm and fragrant, friends gather around our communal tables to share in the time-honored tradition of breaking bread. The hum of conversation fills the air, jam is passed around the table, and, ever so gracefully, time slows.

Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 60+ restaurants nationwide across three concepts: Le Pain Quotidien, Little Beet, and Little Beet Table. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition.

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
  
• Enrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan, including dental and vision
• 401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employment
• Team member discounts at all our brands

The hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:

Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. And to us, that means everything. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s a way of life. As our loaves emerge from the ovens, warm and fragrant, friends gather around our communal tables to share in the time-honored tradition of breaking bread. The hum of conversation fills the air, jam is passed around the table, and, ever so gracefully, time slows.

Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 60+ restaurants nationwide across three concepts: Le Pain Quotidien, Little Beet, and Little Beet Table. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition.

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:

$12.41 - $18.00

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.

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