Cook - Warm Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Le Pain Quotidien; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (dental & vision)

Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match after 90 days

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Washington, DC is seeking kitchen team members to prepare and plate all menu items, including seasonal specials, while maintaining a clean, organized workspace up to LPQ standards.

We value candidates with restaurant or knife handling experience, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to be cross-trained in all kitchen areas. Join Convive Brands’ family and grow with our team.

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 preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal and specials for dine‑in and to‑go by LPQ ticket standards.
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, assist with cleaning dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and detailed 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 Kitchen Manager.
• Follow and complete Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Knife handling

Cross-training

Schedule flexibility

Language proficiency

Tools

Kitchen knives

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Washington, DC is seeking kitchen team members to prepare and plate all menu items, including seasonal specials, while maintaining a clean, organized workspace up to LPQ standards.

We value candidates with restaurant or knife handling experience, flexibility in scheduling, and the ability to be cross-trained in all kitchen areas. Join Convive Brands’ family and grow with our team.