Kitchen Help LM019

Bring your passion to our French-inspired kitchen.

At la Madeleine, we believe in creating a warm, welcoming space where guests can relax, connect, and enjoy delicious French-inspired food. We're looking for talented, team-oriented individuals to join our Kitchen Help Team — from preparing savory sandwiches to mastering the art of sautéing. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, love creating quality food, and enjoy being part of a supportive team, this is the role for you!

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Earn Extra – Average $3.00/hr in tips through our café tip pool*
• Flexible Scheduling – AM/PM shifts available, Full-Time or Part-Time
• No Late Nights – We close at 9 PM
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance options (Full-Time)
• Employee Discounts – On food, pastries, and catering
• Growth Opportunities – Learn and grow into new roles within the company
• Supportive Team Environment – Your effort and ideas make a real difference

What You'll Do

• Prepare and Cook with Care: Assemble and prepare menu items such as sandwiches, pastas, and sautéed dishes, following La Madeleine's recipes and standards for taste, portion, and presentation.
• Maintain Quality & Consistency: Ensure all food is cooked and served to company standards — fresh, accurate, and beautifully presented.
• Deliver Great Service: Communicate effectively with teammates and support smooth, efficient kitchen and front-of-house operations.
• Follow Food Safety Standards: Handle all food according to safety and sanitation guidelines, including temperature checks, storage, and labeling.
• Stay Organized: Keep workstations stocked, clean, and orderly throughout the shift.
• Support the Team: Assist with prep, restocking, and cross-functional duties as needed to keep service flowing.

What You'll Bring

• Passion for great food and guest satisfaction
• Basic culinary or kitchen experience preferred (we'll train the right candidate)
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented attitude with excellent communication skills
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

This position operates in a fast-paced restaurant environment and may involve exposure to hot equipment, kitchen hazards, cleaning chemicals, and moderate noise levels. The role requires frequent standing, bending, lifting, and reaching throughout the shift, including the ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment to our team members, job applicants, the guests we serve, and the communities we call home. LMCasualFoods also has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Tips vary depending on tier and location.