Assistant LifeCafe Lead

Life Time; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and_

Job summary

Life Time is seeking a LifeCafe Chef to lead and coordinate the back‑of‑house team, ensuring adherence to recipe standards and cost control while supporting Life Time’s mission.

You will supervise cooks and dishwashers, manage ordering and inventory, and work with the Café Leader on staffing decisions. This role requires kitchen experience, ServSafe certifications, and a commitment to quality and guest service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of kitchen experience.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification or equivalent.
• ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable).
• ServSafe Allergen Certification or equivalent (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily back-of-house operations including cleanliness, ordering, and par levels.
• Observe and manage workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure methods of cooking and portion sizes follow recipe standards.
• Supervise, train, develop, and assess cooks and dishwashers to ensure growth through orientation, direction, and feedback.
• Maximize profit by controlling food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering and par levels; assist Café Leader with inventory control.
• Make recommendations on hiring, promotion and termination of employees to the Café Leader.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

ServSafe Alcohol Safety Certification

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 $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

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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.