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About the Role

Prep Cooks prepare hundreds of recipes for delicious dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. You will work alongside a supportive kitchen team, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Prep Cooks are passionate team players who support back-of-house operations and help create memorable dining experiences for guests.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• Knife skills
• Chopping
• Dicing
• Slicing
• Boiling
• Broiling
• Roasting
• Sauteing
• Frying
• Grilling
• Food preparation
• Food handling
• Food safety
• Multitasking
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication

Work Type

• Full-time
• Part-time

Salary/Compensations

• $17.60 - $20.00 / Hour

Benefits

• Steady Hours
• Flexible scheduling
• Free shift meals
• 25% discount when dining with friends and family
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
• Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services
• World class training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
• Employee recognition and appreciation awards
• HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity events

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.