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 South Kensington Bakery has been visited by many culture seekers from all over the world. We are located close to Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum and of course Science Museum. We are always buzzing and welcoming tourists, locals and students. 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 the preparation of food. Responsibility for the cleanliness of the bakery and making sure 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. **Key Responsibilities** - Support the kitchen team with food preparation throughout the shift, following the correct recipe and ensuring the correct 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 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 and Food Safety regulations and stock rotation rules **What we offer** - Competitive pay - Great work-life balance - Team meals on duty - Generous discounts off duty - Training academy 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 as our service and our 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 passing 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. As we have been doing this for more than 30 years now, we have earned plenty of credibility. 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. INDBOH