Prep Cook

Compensation Range $17.60 - $20.00 / Hour This position is for an existing vacancy. Overview With a commitment to scratch cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients, our Prep Cooks prepare hundreds of recipes for our delicious dishes. You’ll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are passionate team players who support back-of-house operations and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests. Why Join our Team Steady Hours, Flexible Life High-volume restaurant with consistent hours Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family Benefits That Have Your Back Paid vacation and sick time Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services Grow With Us World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within Perks, Recognition & Community Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings Employee recognition and appreciation awards HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter Opportunities to give back through community and charity events Join an award-winning company, including: – Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014) – PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021) – Great Place to Work® Certified What You’ll Do Follow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgency Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe execution Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing Use a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grilling Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, and slicers Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures Support teamwork through clear, effective communication Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards Your Background Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist Must be at least 18 years old Who We Are Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate over 370 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to [email protected]

Prep cooks are responsible for preparing hundreds of recipes using fresh ingredients while maintaining high standards of consistency and food safety. They must efficiently follow prep lists, operate various kitchen equipment, and support back-of-house operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have prior kitchen experience and proficiency with culinary tools and food safety standards. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods, along with a positive and dependable work ethic.

• Paid vacation • Sick time • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Prescription coverage • Virtual care • Mental health services • Shift meals • Employee discount • Cell phone savings • Gym savings • Movie savings • Theme park savings • Hardship and emergency lifeline program

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• Knife skills
• Food preparation
• Recipe execution
• Food safety
• Sanitation
• Multitasking
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Portioning
• FIFO procedures
• Culinary techniques
• Lifting Ability
• Effective Communication
• Deep Fryers
• Strong Work Ethic
• Grilling
• Cleanliness
• Community Mental Health Services
• Cooking
• Food Services
• Dicing
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Frying
• Licensing
• Medical Prescription
• Operations
• Safety Standards
• Recipes
• Restaurant Operation
• Roasting
• Sauteing
• Wound Dressing
• Knife Skills
• Detail Oriented

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Prep Cook
• Cook
• Cooks
• Cooks, Restaurant

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Jul 30, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week