Line Cook – Growth, Health Benefits & PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (dental & vision)

Accrued Paid Time Off

401k with up to 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien at Convive Brands in the Washington, DC area is seeking team members who value hospitality and teamwork. You will prep and execute menu items, maintain cleanliness, manage par levels, and perform line checks in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 1–3 months of restaurant experience, knife-handling is a plus, and flexibility with schedules is preferred. We offer benefits and a supportive environment across a family of brands.

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

Cross-trained

Knife handling

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien at Convive Brands in the Washington, DC area is seeking team members who value hospitality and teamwork. You will prep and execute menu items, maintain cleanliness, manage par levels, and perform line checks in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 1–3 months of restaurant experience, knife-handling is a plus, and flexibility with schedules is preferred. We offer benefits and a supportive environment across a family of brands.