Cook - LPQ

LPQ USA LLC; United States; On-site; USD 9,987 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage plan

Paid time off

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

LPQ USA LLC is looking for team members to prepare and execute menu items at Le Pain Quotidien. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting management with food preparation, and ensuring food safety practices.

The ideal candidate has 1 to 3 months of restaurant experience, with a preference for knife-handling skills. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and competitive hourly pay rates ranging from $7.25 to $18.00, plus tips.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items by LPQ ticket standards.
• Keep restaurant areas clean and organized.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food levels.
• Conduct line checks for quality control.
• Follow and complete cleaning and food safety checklists.

Skills

Knife handling

Flexibility in schedule

Cross-training ability

Job description

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 NewYork‑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.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal and special 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 complete Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling.

Qualifications

• 1 to 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.
• 401(k) 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: $7.25 - $18.00.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.