Line Cook - Fresh Menu Prep in a Team-Driven Kitchen

Le Pain Quotidien; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (dental & vision)

Paid time off (PTO)

401k with match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in New York seeks enthusiastic kitchen team members to prep and execute menu items for dine-in and to-go, following LPQ standards. The role requires adherence to cleanliness, proper food handling, and active participation in opening to closing routines.

Ideal candidates will bring 1–3 months of related restaurant experience, knife-handling skills, and a flexible schedule. Cross-training across kitchen areas is encouraged to support a warm, collaborative team environment.

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

Restaurant experience

Knife-handling

Schedule flexibility

Cross-training

English proficiency

Tools

Knife handling

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in New York seeks enthusiastic kitchen team members to prep and execute menu items for dine-in and to-go, following LPQ standards. The role requires adherence to cleanliness, proper food handling, and active participation in opening to closing routines.

Ideal candidates will bring 1–3 months of related restaurant experience, knife-handling skills, and a flexible schedule. Cross-training across kitchen areas is encouraged to support a warm, collaborative team environment.