Cook - LPQ

Le Pain Quotidien•Garden City, NY

10d

About The Position

Le Pain Quotidien is hiring a Cook to prepare and execute menu items for dine-in and to-go service according to LPQ ticket standards. The role supports seasonal and specials menus, maintains cleanliness and organization throughout the restaurant, and follows food-safety and kitchen procedures. Cooks work with the Kitchen Manager and may be cross-trained across kitchen areas. The company describes its restaurant environment as warm, welcoming, and team-oriented, with opportunities to develop skills and grow across Convive Brands concepts.

Requirements

One or three months of related restaurant experience or training.
Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location.

Nice To Haves

Previous knife-handling experience.
Flexibility in schedule is highly preferred but not required.
Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute all menu items, including seasonal and specials items, for dine-in and to-go service according to LPQ ticket standards.
Keep restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, helping wash dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and completing detail cleaning as needed.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare the correct quantities.
Conduct line checks for quality control.
Use the proper tools, equipment, and ingredients for each menu item.
Follow opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures as directed by checklists and the Kitchen Manager.
Complete Le Pain Quotidien cleaning and food-safety checklists to ensure proper food handling.