Prep/Pastry Associate LM201

Craft something magnifique — every day in our 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 passionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our Prep/Pastry Team — where every task, from prepping produce to crafting pastries, plays a vital role in delivering our French-inspired experience. If you love working with your hands, take pride in quality, and thrive in a team-focused kitchen, this is the place 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

• Prep Ingredients with Care: Measure, chop, and prepare fresh ingredients, sauces, and components for daily menu items.
• Create Pastry Perfection: Assist in crafting La Madeleine’s signature pastries and baked goods with precision and consistency.
• Maintain Quality & Freshness: Inspect ingredients and finished items to ensure every dish meets our high standards.
• Follow Recipes & Standards: Adhere to portioning, presentation, and storage guidelines to guarantee consistency.
• Keep It Clean & Organized: Maintain a tidy prep and pastry area, properly sanitize tools, and follow all safety procedures.
• Support the Team: Collaborate with fellow associates to ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely food preparation.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for food, baking, and craftsmanship
• Basic knife skills and comfort following recipes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented attitude and dependable work ethic
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and reach throughout the shift
• Prior kitchen or bakery experience is a plus, but not required

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 locations.