Full-Time Line Cook – NYC, Growth & Benefits

Le Pain Quotidien; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-contributed health coverage

Accrued Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in New York's Lincoln Square is seeking a full-time cook to prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal specials, for dine-in and to-go, following LPQ ticket standards. You will help maintain a clean, organized kitchen and support smooth restaurant operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety, and ability to assist the Kitchen Manager with par levels and quality checks, with opportunities to grow within the Convive Brands family.

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 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

Kitchen experience

Knife handling

Flexibility in schedule

Cross-training

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in New York's Lincoln Square is seeking a full-time cook to prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal specials, for dine-in and to-go, following LPQ ticket standards. You will help maintain a clean, organized kitchen and support smooth restaurant operations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety, and ability to assist the Kitchen Manager with par levels and quality checks, with opportunities to grow within the Convive Brands family.