Cook – Warm Kitchen, Growth & Perks

LPQ USA LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage – dental & vision

Paid Time Off

401k with matching

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Maryland is seeking friendly kitchen team members to prep and execute all menu items, maintain clean and organized stations, assist the Kitchen Manager with par levels, and conduct line checks for quality.

Join a warm, welcoming Convive Brands culture with opportunities to grow, benefits including health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match after 90 days, pre-tax commuter benefits, and team member discounts across our brands; hourly pay range is $18.00–$20.00 plus tips.

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

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Maryland is seeking friendly kitchen team members to prep and execute all menu items, maintain clean and organized stations, assist the Kitchen Manager with par levels, and conduct line checks for quality.

Join a warm, welcoming Convive Brands culture with opportunities to grow, benefits including health coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) match after 90 days, pre-tax commuter benefits, and team member discounts across our brands; hourly pay range is $18.00–$20.00 plus tips.