Assistant Kitchen Lead
About The Position
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 Preferred Requirements Culinary school Diploma Leader of a kitchen team – Ordering, Inventory, Cost Control and Menu Development Pay This is an hourly position with wages starting at $21.50 and pays up to $28.75, 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 For California residents, please review https://my.lifetime.life/policy/ca-privacy-policy.html for information about our privacy practices, including the information we collect and your rights relating to your information. 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. ABOUT US With over 160 athletic country clubs and offerings for everyone from 90 days to 90 years, Life Time’s comprehensive ecosystem goes beyond the idea of “fitness” to encompass all aspects of well-being. Every career here supports the goal of people living happier, healthier lives. Life Time provides entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting experiences of uncompromising quality that empower everyone to live a healthy and happy life. You belong at Life Time. We promote an inviting community that supports everyone on their path to a healthy way of life.
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
Nice To Haves
- Culinary school Diploma
- Leader of a kitchen team – Ordering, Inventory, Cost Control and Menu Development
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
