Assistant Kitchen Leader
About The Position
The Assistant Kitchen Leader, identified in the position summary as the LifeCafe Chef, leads and coordinates assembly and prep team members and other workers preparing and cooking food. The role is responsible for keeping cost of goods at or below budget and providing leadership in support of Life Time’s mission and brand. The position oversees daily back-of-house operations, including cleanliness, food and supply ordering, prep lists, and par levels. It supervises, trains, develops, and assesses cooks and dishwashers, and works with the Café Leader on inventory control and employee-related recommendations.
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 orientations, direction, and feedback.
- Control food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering, and par levels to maximize profit.
- 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.
- For full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- For full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- For full-time team members: life insurance.
- For full-time team members: pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
- For full-time team members: parental leave and adoption assistance.
- For full-time team members: paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
- For eligible full-time team members meeting the required income threshold: deferred compensation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
