Chef (Assistant Kitchen Lead)

Life Time Inc. • Eagle Pass, TX

10d

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees