Restaurant-Cook
Company
Life Time
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
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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
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.
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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for tipped restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the minimum wage for restaurant jobs in United States is $7.25 per hour as of 2026. Tipped employees receive a direct wage of $2.13 per hour when tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
How many hours per week can restaurant workers be scheduled without overtime in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, restaurant jobs in United States follow a standard 40-hour workweek as of 2026. Any hours beyond 40 require overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate. Workers are entitled to at least one 30-minute meal break for shifts longer than 8 hours in most states.
What documents are required to apply for restaurant jobs as a non-citizen in the United States in 2026?
As per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, applicants for restaurant jobs in United States must complete Form I-9 with documents such as a valid passport and I-94 arrival record as of 2026. H-2B visa holders need a valid labor certification from the Department of Labor before starting work. Employers verify eligibility within three business days of hire.
What tax withholding applies to restaurant server wages in the United States in 2026?
As per the Internal Revenue Service, restaurant jobs in United States require federal income tax withholding on all wages including tips as of 2026. Employers report tips on Form 4070A and withhold FICA taxes at 7.65 percent from employee pay. Annual W-2 forms must be issued by January 31, 2027 for the prior year.
