Kitchen & Corporate Dining Associate - Part Time

Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2026, Planet Fitness had approximately 21.5 million members and 2,909 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company’s mission is to enhance people’s lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. Approximately 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business owners.

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!

The Kitchen & Corporate Dining Associate, reporting to the Chef Manager, is responsible for delivering an exceptional café experience for our team members and guests through food preparation, customer service, and daily café operations. As a visible and engaging member of the Corporate Dining team, this individual develops relationships with employees, learns their preferences, and helps create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere during breakfast, lunch, and café service throughout the day.

This role supports all aspects of the corporate café, including food preparation, service, catering support, inventory management, and maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe environment. The Kitchen & Corporate Dining Associate plays a key role in both opening and closing operations and contributes to creating a hospitality-focused dining experience that reflects our company culture.

Part Time Hours: Monday-Wednesday 6:00am-2:30pm. Thursdays and Fridays off.

Food Preparation

• Support the daily operations of the in-house café, including food preparation, cooking, service, and customer interaction.
• Work across a variety of café stations including breakfast, lunch, deli, salad bar, and à la carte offerings.
• Prepare and serve high-quality food in accordance with established recipes, presentation standards, and food safety guidelines.
• Engage with team members and guests in a friendly, professional manner, providing personalized service and fostering a welcoming dining environment.
• Set up, stock, maintain, and break down food stations to ensure an exceptional dining experience throughout service.
• Prepare food to meet individual guest requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Properly measure ingredients and portion food to support quality, consistency, and cost control.
• Assist the Chef Manager with catering orders, event preparation, setup, service, and breakdown.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment including grills, ovens, stoves, induction burners, warmers, slicers, and knives.

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

• Accurately take and process customer orders using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Handle customer transactions and payments while providing exceptional service.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and ordering supplies.
• Work closely with café vendors and delivery partners to ensure products are received, stored, and maintained appropriately.

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.

• Ability to work early morning shifts and remain on your feet throughout the workday in a fast-paced kitchen and café environment
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move equipment, supplies, and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and cleaning chemicals
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary certification or formal culinary training preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a culinary, café, restaurant, or food service environment
• Current ServSafe certification, or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe
• Working knowledge of local and state food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, with experience maintaining compliance in a commercial kitchen setting
• Experience using restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems such as Toast, Clover, or similar platforms preferred
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with team members, guests, vendors, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, make decisions independently, and adapt effectively in a dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and service
• 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!

We care about our team members and their well-being. Part-time employees enjoy a variety of perks, including a free Black Card membership, access to learning and development programs, employee engagement activities, and the opportunity to be part of a fun, supportive, and growing organization. Eligibility for additional benefits and programs may vary based on position, location, and hours worked.

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.