Kitchen & Corporate Dining Associate - Part Time

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 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!

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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 ser