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 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 Requirements

High 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 time

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​ Preferred Requirements

Culinary school DiplomaLeader of a kitchen team – Ordering, Inventory, Cost Control and Menu Development

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.