Life Cafe Cook

Position Summary
The LifeCafe Chef leads and coordinates activities of assembly and prep team members and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food. They are responsible for keeping cost of goods in line with or better than budget. They provide leadership in the fulfillment of Life Time's mission statement and brand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Maintains daily operations of back of house including maintaining cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, evaluating prep lists and par levels
Observes and manages workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure that methods of cooking and sizes of portions are following recipe standards
Supervises, trains, develops, and assesses cooks and dishwashers to ensure continuous growth through orientations, direction, and feedback
Maximizes profit by controlling food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering and par levels. Assists the Café Leader with inventory control
Makes recommendations on the hiring, the promotion and termination of employees to the Café Leader ​
Position Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
2+ years of experience
Previous kitchen experience
ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent
ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable)
ServSafe Allergen Certification or equivalent (if applicable)
Ability to stay calm and overcome any food production issues
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time
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​ Preferred Requirements
Culinary school Diploma
Leader of a kitchen team – Ordering, Inventory, Cost Control and Menu Development
PayThis is an hourly position with wages starting at $19.75 and pays up to $26.50, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
A fully subsidized membership
Discounts on Life Time products and services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
Training and professional development
Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short term and long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.