Line Cook: Cozy Kitchen, Team Growth & Seasonal Specials

Le Pain Quotidien; New Canaan (CT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in the United States is seeking kitchen team members to prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal dishes, for dine‑in and to‑go. You’ll keep work areas clean, assist with inventory, and follow prep sheets and safety checklists.

The role requires 1–3 months of restaurant experience or training, plus willingness to be cross‑trained across kitchen stations. Excellent teamwork and reliability are valued in this on‑site position within Convive Brands’ LPQ concepts.

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

Flexibility in schedule

Knife handling

Cross-training

English language proficiency

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in the United States is seeking kitchen team members to prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal dishes, for dine‑in and to‑go. You’ll keep work areas clean, assist with inventory, and follow prep sheets and safety checklists.

The role requires 1–3 months of restaurant experience or training, plus willingness to be cross‑trained across kitchen stations. Excellent teamwork and reliability are valued in this on‑site position within Convive Brands’ LPQ concepts.