Part-Time Line Cook – Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Le Pain Quotidien; Manhattan Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401k with match

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Le Pain Quotidien in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a part‑time cook to prepare and plate items to our standards. You’ll work with a friendly team in a warm, guest‑focused environment and help maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.

You will assist with line checks, stock levels, and food safety practices while following LPQ ticket standards for dine‑in and takeout. This role offers growth opportunities within Convive Brands and a supportive team culture.

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 of the work location.

Responsibilities

• Prep and execute all menu items, including seasonal and specials for dine-in and to-go by LPQ ticket standards.
• Keep all areas of the restaurant clean and organized by following cleaning checklists and detail cleaning.
• Assist Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheet to prepare correct levels.
• Conduct line checks for quality control.
• Follow opening, mid, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and the Kitchen Manager.
• Follow and complete Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food safety checklists to ensure proper food handling.

Skills

Knife handling

Flexible schedule

Kitchen cross-training

Team-oriented

Job description

Le Pain Quotidien in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a part‑time cook to prepare and plate items to our standards. You’ll work with a friendly team in a warm, guest‑focused environment and help maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.

You will assist with line checks, stock levels, and food safety practices while following LPQ ticket standards for dine‑in and takeout. This role offers growth opportunities within Convive Brands and a supportive team culture.