Kitchen Team Lead: Cost Control & Prep Master

LTFMGTCO LTF Club Management Co; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and 3

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave where required by law

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Short term and long term disability

Life insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending and DCA

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Paid time off (vacation and sick days)

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Life Time is seeking a LifeCafe Chef to lead a back-of-house team, ensure recipe and portion accuracy, and control costs. You’ll supervise cooks and dishwashers, drive inventory management, and partner with the Café Leader on staffing decisions and cost controls.

This role emphasizes leadership, quality, and efficiency in a busy kitchen environment. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in a kitchen, and ServSafe certifications.

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).
• Ability to stay calm and overcome any food production issues.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily operations of back of house including cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, and evaluating prep lists and par levels.
• Observes and manages workers to ensure recipes and portion sizes meet standards.
• Supervises, trains, develops, and assesses cooks and dishwashers for growth.
• Maximizes profit by controlling food costs through recipe adherence and inventory control.
• Makes recommendations on hiring, promotion, and termination of employees.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Inventory management

Menu development

Ability to stay calm

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

ServSafe Alcohol Safety Certification

ServSafe Allergen Certification

Culinary school Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Life Time is seeking a LifeCafe Chef to lead a back-of-house team, ensure recipe and portion accuracy, and control costs. You’ll supervise cooks and dishwashers, drive inventory management, and partner with the Café Leader on staffing decisions and cost controls.

This role emphasizes leadership, quality, and efficiency in a busy kitchen environment. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years in a kitchen, and ServSafe certifications.