Line Cook - Warm Kitchen, Growth & Perks

convive; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k match

Commuter benefits

Brand discounts

Job summary

Convive Brands’ Le Pain Quotidien in California is hiring kitchen team members who take pride in hospitality and food safety. This role focuses on preparing and executing all menu items to LPQ standards in a fast-paced, welcoming environment.

You will assist in opening, mid, and closing procedures, keep work areas clean, and support the Kitchen Manager in inventory and quality checks. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and growth opportunities across Convive 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.
• 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

Flexible schedule

Cross-training

English proficiency

Job description

Convive Brands’ Le Pain Quotidien in California is hiring kitchen team members who take pride in hospitality and food safety. This role focuses on preparing and executing all menu items to LPQ standards in a fast-paced, welcoming environment.

You will assist in opening, mid, and closing procedures, keep work areas clean, and support the Kitchen Manager in inventory and quality checks. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and growth opportunities across Convive Brands.