Porter - LPQ

Le Pain Quotidien • Encino, CA

6d

About The Position

Le Pain Quotidien is seeking a Porter to support restaurant operations and maintain clean, organized kitchen and restaurant areas. The role includes safely operating the dish machine, washing and storing kitchenware, maintaining cleaning supplies, putting away deliveries, keeping refrigerators and freezers organized, and assisting with basic food preparation. The Porter completes opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures and follows daily cleaning checklists and side-work assignments. Related restaurant experience or training is preferred, as is schedule flexibility. The hourly pay range is $18.42–$23.00, plus tips when eligible.

Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, and understand the primary language or languages of the work location.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of related restaurant experience or training.
• Schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Load, operate, and unload the dish machine safely and efficiently.
• Keep the dish machine and sinks clean and report functional or mechanical problems.
• Wash and store kitchenware, baskets, and crates.
• Maintain adequate levels of dish detergents and cleaning supplies.
• Properly label, replenish, and store chemicals.
• Put away deliveries or orders as assigned.
• Keep refrigerators and freezers clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Maintain adequate levels of clean small wares, equipment, and tools in the bakery and kitchen.
• Assist with basic food preparation according to checklists and prep sheets.
• Complete opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures, daily checklists, and side-work assignments.
• Keep all restaurant areas clean and organized by following cleaning checklists.

Benefits

• Enrollment in a company-contributed health coverage plan.
• Accrued paid time off.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company 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