Summer Rooftop Kitchen Cook

Life Time, Inc.; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and wellness sector is seeking a Restaurant Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing healthy food options, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and relevant certifications, with opportunities for growth and benefits including subsidized membership and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and services

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Training and professional development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Paid time off, including vacation days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adhere to daily needs of the Bistro, including stocking and cleanliness.
• Manage food production flow with sandwich and salad stations.
• Follow recipes for consistency and quality.

Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 follow food safety guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Adhere to daily needs of the Bistro, including stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring kitchen safety.
2. Maintain cleanliness of the LifeCafe and kitchen, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning equipment, and washing dishes.
3. Manage the flow of food production in conjunction with the sandwich and salad stations.
4. Follow recipes to ensure consistency, freshness, and quality of ingredients during food preparation.

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 extended periods.
• 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 a restaurant, particularly in fast casual or full service environments.
• Experience in recipe prep.

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $17.25 and up to $20.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members working at Life Time receive the following benefits:

• Fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (for team members 21 and older)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid sick leave as required by law

Full-time team members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short 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 year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, subject to income thresholds

Life Time is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates individual contributions. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting based on merit and qualifications.