Cook - LPQ

Convive Brands • Garden City, NY

11d • $17 - $20

About The Position

Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Cook to prepare menu items for dine-in and to-go service according to LPQ ticket standards. The role supports a warm, welcoming restaurant environment and includes maintaining food quality, kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and appropriate ingredient and prep levels. The position offers opportunities to develop skills and grow across Convive Brands' restaurant concepts.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous knife-handling experience.
• Schedule flexibility.
• Ability to be cross-trained in all areas of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute all menu items, including seasonal and special menu items, for dine-in and to-go orders according to LPQ ticket standards.
• Keep restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists, assisting with dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment, and completing detail cleaning as needed.
• Assist the Kitchen Manager in maintaining proper food par levels and use prep sheets to prepare 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.

Benefits

• Company-contributed health coverage plan, including dental and vision.
• Accrued paid time off.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% match after 90 days of employment.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits in applicable states.
• Team member discounts at all company brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed