Line Cook at Busy NYC Kitchen — Growth, PTO & 401k

Le Pain Quotidien; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 48,712,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage enrollment

Paid time off

401k with match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in New York City’s Lincoln Square is hiring a Cook-1 to join a warm, community-focused team. You will prep and execute all menu items for dine-in and to-go, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and support the Kitchen Manager with inventory and line checks.

This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates bring 1–3 months of kitchen experience, knife handling is a plus, and flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1–3 months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Previous knife-handling experience is a plus.
• Flexibility in schedule is preferred.
• Cross-training in all kitchen areas is encouraged.
• Ability to speak/read the primary language of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items according to LPQ standards for dine-in and to-go.
• Keep kitchen and prep areas clean and organized; follow cleaning checklists.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with proper par levels and prep sheets.
• Conduct line checks for quality control and food safety.
• Follow opening, mid, and closing procedures and LPQ cleaning and safety checklists.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Knife handling

Flexibility

Cross-training

Communication in local language

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in New York City’s Lincoln Square is hiring a Cook-1 to join a warm, community-focused team. You will prep and execute all menu items for dine-in and to-go, maintain a clean and organized kitchen, and support the Kitchen Manager with inventory and line checks.

This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates bring 1–3 months of kitchen experience, knife handling is a plus, and flexibility in scheduling.