Restaurant-Cook

Restaurant-Cook

Houston, United States

Company
Life Time
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Via
Careers

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.
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Q 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 federal minimum cash wage for tipped employees such as restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour, with tips required to bring total earnings to at least $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026. Employers must make up the difference if tips plus cash wage fall below $7.25 per hour. Overtime is 1.5 times the full minimum wage for hours over 40 per week.
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As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for cooks in restaurants is $37,200 as projected for 2026 based on May 2023 data adjusted for inflation. Entry-level cooks earn $28,500 annually, while experienced ones reach $47,800. These figures apply to full-time positions nationwide.
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