Prep Cook at Planet Fitness

Hampton, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Customer Service, Order Processing, Inventory Ordering, Knife Skills, Grill Operation, Oven Operation, Stove Operation, Point Of Service System, Cost Control, Sanitation, Communication, Decision Making, Organization, Teamwork, Microsoft Office

Industry

Wellness and Fitness Services

Description

About Us Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. We have over 2,700+ stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia, and Spain. 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent franchisees. At Planet Fitness, our unique mission has always been to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment. And we’re proud of the amazing Planet Fitness team that supports our clubs and team members. They are comprised of dynamic, dedicated, and talented individuals who represent our values of integrity, transparency, passion, respect, and excellence (while having fun!) in everything they do. Joining the PF family means being part of a company that cares about bettering the health and wellbeing of our communities. It means being a part of a supportive, engaging workforce with an inclusive culture that values diversity and creates an environment where everyone can feel they belong. It means encouraging professional growth and development. It means making true, lasting connections with your co-workers with celebrations, team building activities and engaging corporate events! It means creating a positive impact in our local communities through our Judgement Free Generation® philanthropic initiative. It means being part of a brand that you can be proud of! For the past 30 years, we’ve helped millions of people in their fitness journey and revolutionized the industry along the way. And we’re just getting started! Overview The Prep Cook, reporting to the Chef Manager, will be responsible for day-to-day food preparation and service in our corporate café. Duties will include working the counter, prepping and preparing food, processing orders and payments, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. The Prep Cook must possess excellent customer service skills to ensure a positive experience for our team members and building guests. This role plays a key role in kitchen opening and closing operations. Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-3:00pm, and Fridays off Responsibilities Food Preparation Coordinate aspects of the in-house Café, including working in the kitchen, handling food prep, and preparing and serving food. Work in a variety of café stations for breakfast, lunch and a la carte. Set up and break down food stations, deli and salad bar. Prepare food to meet the individual specifications of guests, in a timely manner and in accordance with established recipes. Properly measure kitchen ingredients and food portions ensuring effective cost control. Assist Chef Manager with catering orders, event set up and tear down. Continuously use kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, stoves, induction burners, and warmers in food preparation. Cleaning and Maintenance Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary working environment that complies with the local and state Health Inspectors’ reports. Perform regular cleaning duties including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces. Ensure food is prepared, dated, and stored properly and within safety and sanitary guidelines (i.e., temperature control). Assist with maintaining the café preventative maintenance and scheduled/unscheduled repairs and maintenance. Order Processing Take and process customer orders using a point of service system. Place inventory orders and work closely with café vendors. Physical Demands of the Role Continuously grasp/grip, push/pull, bend, twist/turn, carry, walk, stand, and reach above shoulder level throughout the shift. Frequently move equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds. Frequently work in a noisy environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals and seldomly work in inclement weather. Occasionally climb and seldomly kneel and sit throughout the shift. Qualifications Must be able to work early morning shifts, work in a noisy environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, move equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds, and continuously move around the kitchen for the entirety of a working shift High school diploma or culinary certification 3+ years of experience in a culinary setting Serve Safe certified Basic understanding of local and state health regulations with experience in maintaining a kitchen to comply with local and state Health Inspections Familiar with restaurant point of sale software (Toast, Clover, etc.) preferred Ability to effectively interact with staff at all levels in a fast-paced environment, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality Strong decision-making ability and judgment Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Strong attention to detail, efficient, and organized with an ability to establish priorities and objectives Excellent communication and customer service skills Able to establish and maintain effective, collaborative work relationships with diverse individuals, internally and externally Dedicated learner with a natural curiosity for consistent growth Exhibits comfort, ease, and flexibility working in an extremely fast-paced ever-changing, deadline-driven environment Cooperative team player with an upbeat, positive, “can-do” attitude! Perks Planet Fitness cares about you and your well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees which includes the core medical, dental, vision, life and disability as well as supplemental accident, hospital and critical illness coverage options. In addition, we are proud to offer eligible employees a generous time off program (including volunteer time), childcare reimbursement, paid parental leave, pet care reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, free Black Card membership, learning and development programs and a whole host of engagement activities. We offer a 401(k) Plan with safe harbor employer matching and an employee stock purchase plan.This role is also eligible to participate in an annual corporate bonus incentive program based on company financial and personal performance. Note to Applicants: We have been made aware of an increasing number of hiring fraud schemes across numerous platforms. Planet Fitness never requires advance payments of any kind for computer equipment or any other purpose at the start of employment. Any request for you to provide payment information during the application process is part of a fraud scheme. Further, we recommend that you do not provide sensitive personal information (SSN, DOB, driver’s license number) as part of the initial application process. Min Max

Responsibilities

The Prep Cook is responsible for daily food preparation and service in the corporate café, which involves working the counter, preparing food according to specifications, processing orders, and maintaining cleanliness. This role also plays a key part in both the opening and closing procedures for the kitchen.