Assistant Kitchen Lead

Life Time>; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products

401(k) retirement plan

Training and development

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Life Time Naperville is seeking a LifeCafe Chef to lead and coordinate back-of-house operations, supervising cooks and dishwashers to uphold recipe standards while controlling food costs. You’ll manage prep, inventory, and quality, ensuring efficient service and adherence to budget.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years kitchen experience, ServSafe certifications, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily operations of back of house including cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, evaluating prep lists and par levels.
• Observes and manages workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure 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.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food preparation

Quality control

Cost control

Team supervision

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Food Manager

ServSafe Alcohol Safety

ServSafe Allergen Certification

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 $19.75 and pays up to $26.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

AI and Diversity Statement

Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

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.