Assistant Kitchen Leader

Life Time • Parsippany, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Kitchen Leader leads and coordinates assembly and prep team members and other workers preparing and cooking food. The role supports Life Time’s mission and brand while keeping cost of goods at or below budget. It oversees daily back-of-house operations, food preparation, staff development, inventory, and food-cost controls.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience.
• Previous kitchen experience.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent.
• ServSafe Alcohol Safety certification or equivalent, if applicable.
• ServSafe Allergen Certification or equivalent, if applicable.
• Ability to stay calm and overcome food production issues.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary school diploma.
• Experience leading a kitchen team, including ordering, inventory, cost control, and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily back-of-house operations, including cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, and evaluating prep lists and par levels.
• Observe and manage workers preparing and portioning food to ensure cooking methods and portion sizes follow recipe standards.
• Supervise, train, develop, and assess cooks and dishwashers through orientation, direction, and feedback.
• Control food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering, and maintaining par levels.
• Assist the Café Leader with inventory control.
• Make recommendations to the Café Leader regarding employee hiring, promotion, and termination.

Benefits

• Fully subsidized membership.
• Discounts on Life Time products and services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
• Training and professional development.
• Paid sick leave where required by law.
• Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Full-time team members are eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Full-time team members are eligible for life insurance.
• Full-time team members are eligible for pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
• Full-time team members are eligible for parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
• Full-time team members who meet the required income threshold are eligible for a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED