Restaurant-Cook

Restaurant-Cook

Houston, United States

Company
Life Time
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-time
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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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Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum cash 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 as of 2026. Tips received plus the cash wage must total at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, or the employer must pay the difference. This rule applies nationwide unless overridden by higher state minimums.
Q What is the median annual wage for restaurant cooks in the United States in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for restaurant cooks is $38,100 as of May 2026. The hourly median is $18.32 based on full-time employment. Wages range from $27,500 at the 10th percentile to $50,200 at the 90th percentile.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers the H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural workers, including seasonal restaurant positions like banquet servers. Applications require a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor and are subject to a fiscal year cap of 66,000 visas plus supplemental allocations. Petitions must be filed by June 17, 2026 for FY2027 cap-subject.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports no formal educational credential is required for waiters and waitresses. Most receive short-term on-the-job training lasting less than 1 month. Previous experience in customer service is helpful but not required for entry-level positions.
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