Bistro Cook

Lifetime; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Restaurant Cook to join their dynamic team in a vibrant environment. This role involves preparing healthy menu items while adhering to strict food safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency in food production. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a health-focused culinary experience. Join a team that values inclusivity and diversity, and enjoy a range of benefits that support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short and long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required within the first 90 days of hire.
• CPR/AED certification required within the first 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the kitchen area.
• Prepare food according to recipes ensuring quality and consistency.
• Manage food production flow in conjunction with other stations.

Skills

Food Safety Guidelines

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Restaurant Cook works alongside health-minded teammates in a fun and fast-paced environment proudly serving our members industry-leading healthy food options. They produce menu items according to recipes in a timely manner and following food safety guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Adheres to the daily needs for the Bistro, including, but not limited to, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring safety of kitchen.
• Maintains LifeCafe and kitchen cleanliness, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, cleaning kitchen equipment, and washing dishes.
• Manages the flow of food production in conjunction with the sandwich and salad stations.
• Follows recipes to ensure consistency, freshness, and quality of ingredients while preparing food.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to routinely and repetitively bend to lift more than 20 lbs.
• Ability to work in a stationary position and move about the Cafe for prolonged periods of time.
• ServSafe certification required within the first 90 days of hire.
• CPR/AED certification required within the first 30 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in restaurant with fast casual or full service experience.
• Experience prepping recipes.

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $17.25 and pays up to $20.50, 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.