Bakery Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join us in Le Pain Quotidien. We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu.

Our Covent garden bakery does not stop and serves tourists, locals and passers-by. We are located in the heart of the Covent Garden market. This location has a large outdoor seating area, multiple levels and a busy takeaway section.

You’ll be a naturally positive and energetic person who enjoys engaging with people.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the kitchen team in food preparation. Accountable for the bakery's cleanliness and ensuring the bakery is set up for a successful shift.

We care about people and love to see them grow. We treat them with kindness and generosity. And we want to bring them together to share experiences and form one community. You’ll always enjoy a warm feeling at Le Pain Quotidien, your home away from home. We want our guests and our teams to enjoy each other’s company.

What we offer

• Competitive pay.
• Participation in a non-contractual tronc scheme that can earn you between £2-£4 per hour depending on how busy your bakery is.
• Great work-life balance.
• Free, nutritious and organic meals while working.
• Generous discounts when off duty.
• Perkbox.
• 28 days holidays.
• Study support and professional qualifications with an industry-leading Apprenticeship scheme.
• Up to £200 cash reward for every recommended team member.
• Up to £500 cash reward for every recommended manager.
• In-house training academy offering an exciting portfolio of courses and development paths.
• 6 monthly team survey
• Regular socials.
• Regular team and companywide incentives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team with food preparation throughout the shift, following the correct recipe and ensuring the proper use of equipment or utensils in line with Food Safety regulations
• Keep all workstations and kitchen areas clean in line with Food Safety regulations
• Communicates with retail teams to ensure full availability of items throughout the day/evening.
• Ensures communication with retail, floor and management when running low on or changing items.
• Ensure all dishes are presented correctly and at the correct temperature.
• Supports any special requests with FOH, including allergens. Always follows allergens procedures
• Ensure correct receipt of deliveries and then correct storage as per company standards, Food Safety regulations, and stock rotation rules

We’re a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving simple, wholesome and seasonal food. Le Pain Quotidien means “the daily bread” in French, and like our name suggests, we’re bakers at heart. Although our handmade, organic bread is how we got our start, we serve a variety of healthy options like organic coffee, pastries, eggs, tartines, soups, salads and desserts. At Le Pain Quotidien, we believe that food should be simple, nourishing and delicious. That’s why we source ingredients that are local or organic whenever possible. We also believe in the importance of eating a healthy, plant-based diet, so you’ll find many vegetarian or vegan options on our menu.

Our Values

Quality

Because we care about our guests, we care about the food and drinks we serve. They should always be of the highest quality, just like our service and atmosphere. We also choose our hosts and partners based on their ability to contribute to our quality.

Authenticity

We care about our bakery heritage – and pass it on to our guests. That’s why we o"er them a genuine experience, with real food and sincere service in a warm and characterful interior created with authentic materials. We have been doing this for over 30 years and have earned plenty of credibilities.

Conviviality

We care about people. We treat them with kindness and generosity. And we want to bring them together to share experiences and form one community. You’ll always enjoy a warm feeling at Le Pain Quotidien, your home away from home. We want our guests to enjoy each other’s company. We want our hosts to be motivated by a sense of belonging. And we want our partners to feel as thrilled and involved as we do.

Simplicity

Convinced that less is more, we keep everything simple - from the amount of ingredients we use to the number of products on our menu and our interior choices. By omitting everything that is superfluous, we can stay true to our identity. Our simplicity is our strength.