Life Cafe Food Prep Cook

Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesMaintains daily operations of back of house including maintaining cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, evaluating prep lists and par levelsObserves and manages workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure that methods of cooking and sizes of portions are following recipe standardsSupervises, trains, develops, and assesses cooks and dishwashers to ensure continuous growth through orientations, direction, and feedbackMaximizes profit by controlling food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering and par levels. Assists the Café Leader with inventory controlMakes recommendations on the hiring, the promotion and termination of employees to the Café Leader Position RequirementsHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent2+ years of experiencePrevious kitchen experienceServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalentServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable)ServSafe Allergen Certification or equivalent (if applicable)Ability to stay calm and overcome any food production issuesAbility to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of timePreferred RequirementsCulinary school DiplomaLeader of a kitchen team – Ordering, Inventory, Cost Control and Menu DevelopmentPayThis is an hourly position with wages starting at $21.50 and pays up to $28.75, based on experience and qualifications.BenefitsAll team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:A fully subsidized membershipDiscounts on Life Time products and services401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)Training and professional developmentPaid sick leave where required by lawFull-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Short term and long term disability insuranceLife insurancePre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plansParental leave and adoption assistancePaid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leaveDeferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income thresholdLife 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.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.