Cook - Warm, Collaborative Kitchen Team

Convive Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (dental & vision)

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts at all brands

Job summary

Convive Brands, with Le Pain Quotidien at Columbus Circle, seeks a Cook to prep and execute all menu items per LPQ standards. You will maintain clean kitchen areas, follow opening/closing checklists, and assist the Kitchen Manager with par levels and prep sheets.

Responsibilities include line checks, proper tool use, and adherence to food safety protocols. Competitive pay with benefits is offered, and the role supports growth within the Convive Brands portfolio.

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.

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.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Flexibility

Cross-training

Communication

Job description

Convive Brands, with Le Pain Quotidien at Columbus Circle, seeks a Cook to prep and execute all menu items per LPQ standards. You will maintain clean kitchen areas, follow opening/closing checklists, and assist the Kitchen Manager with par levels and prep sheets.

Responsibilities include line checks, proper tool use, and adherence to food safety protocols. Competitive pay with benefits is offered, and the role supports growth within the Convive Brands portfolio.