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Restaurant-Cook-Seasonal

Part-time

Life Time Fitness

Garden City, NYPart-time$18.75–22.25/hrPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.75–22.25/hr
Location
Garden City, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ServSafe CertificationCPR/AED Certification

Job overview

Life Time Fitness is hiring a Restaurant-Cook-Seasonal. The Restaurant Cook works alongside health‑minded teammates in a fast‑paced environment, preparing menu items according to recipes while adhering to food safety guidelines and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Key focus areas include Adhere to daily needs for the Bistro including stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness, Maintain LifeCafe and kitchen cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and cleaning equipment, and Manage the flow of food production with sandwich and salad stations.

Important skills include Maintaining Cleanliness, Ensuring Safety Of Kitchen, Food Production Flow Management, and Following Recipes. Preferred (not required): Food Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maintaining CleanlinessEnsuring Safety of KitchenFood Production Flow ManagementFollowing RecipesFood Preparation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAbility to Lift More Than 20 LbsAbility to Work in a Stationery PositionAbility to Move About the Cafe for Prolonged PeriodsServSafe CertificationCPR/AED CertificationRestaurant Experience With Fast Casual or Full Service

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full 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 stationery 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 $18.75 and pays up to $22.25, 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.

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