Cook - LPQ

LPQ USA LLC; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (dental and vision)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Kitchen Prep/Line role to join our warm, team‑driven environment. You will prepare menu items for dine‑in and to‑go, maintain cleanliness, and support the Kitchen Manager with inventory and quality checks. The role offers growth opportunities within Convive Brands.

We value flexibility, a can‑do attitude, and reliable team members who help deliver exceptional hospitality every day.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Flexibility in schedule highly preferred.
• Cross-training in all kitchen areas is a plus.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items per LPQ standards for dine-in and to-go.
• Keep all areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists and assisting with dishes.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper 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 opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and Kitchen Manager.
• Complete LPQ cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper handling.

Skills

Knife handling

Flexible schedule

Cross-training

Food safety

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 DescriptionResponsibilitiesPrep and execute all menu items, including those for seasonal and specials menu items for dine‐in and to‐go by LPQ ticket standardsKeep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, assisting with cleaning dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and detail cleaning as necessaryAssist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheet to prepare correct levelsConduct line checks for quality controlUse proper tools, equipment, and ingredients for each menu itemFollow all opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and the Kitchen ManagerFollow and completes Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handlingQualifications1 or 3 months of related restaurant experience or trainingPrevious knife-handling experience a plusFlexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not requiredAbility to be cross‐trained in all areas of the kitchen preferredAbility to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work locationBenefitsEnrollment in Company-contributed health coverage plan, including dental and visionAccrued Paid Time Off401k with up to 4% match after ninety (90) days of employmentPre-tax commuter benefits (in applicable States)Team member discounts at all our brandsThe hourly pay range (plus tips, when eligible) is:$16.94 - $19.00Convive 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.