Line Cook — Craft, Care, and Career Growth

LPQ USA LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k with match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Convive Brands' Le Pain Quotidien seeks a kitchen team member in Washington, DC to prep and execute menu items for dine-in and to-go, while maintaining cleanliness and following LPQ standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 months restaurant experience, knife-handling skills are a plus, and flexibility in schedule. Cross-training in all kitchen areas is preferred; English literacy is required.

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

Flexible schedule

Job description

Convive Brands' Le Pain Quotidien seeks a kitchen team member in Washington, DC to prep and execute menu items for dine-in and to-go, while maintaining cleanliness and following LPQ standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 months restaurant experience, knife-handling skills are a plus, and flexibility in schedule. Cross-training in all kitchen areas is preferred; English literacy is required.