Line Cook: Warm Kitchen, Team-Driven Prep & Plates

LPQ USA LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company health coverage

Paid Time Off

401k with 4% match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Team member discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in New York seeks team members to deliver warm hospitality and hands-on kitchen excellence. Join Convive Brands to grow skills within a supportive team and contribute to a culture of community.

We offer health coverage, PTO, 401k with up to 4% match after 90 days, pre‑tax commuter benefits, and staff discounts. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $23.00 per hour, plus tips where eligible.

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

Flexible schedule

Cross-training in kitchen

Basic English literacy

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in New York seeks team members to deliver warm hospitality and hands-on kitchen excellence. Join Convive Brands to grow skills within a supportive team and contribute to a culture of community.

We offer health coverage, PTO, 401k with up to 4% match after 90 days, pre‑tax commuter benefits, and staff discounts. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $23.00 per hour, plus tips where eligible.