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Life Time Fitness • Newton, MA, United States
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

    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.

    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.

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