Prep Cook

Prep CookAs a Prep Cook, you'll prepare recipes for our delicious dishes, upholding our commitment to scratch cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients. 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.Steady Hours, Flexible LifeHigh-volume restaurant with consistent hoursFlexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your lifeFaster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and familyBenefits That Have Your BackPaid vacation and sick timeMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage optionsMedical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay periodVirtual Care and no cost online mental health servicesGrow With UsWorld class training designed to support your personal and professional growthCareer advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from withinNo cost GED or Associate Degree programsPerks, Recognition & CommunityPerks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savingsEmployee recognition and appreciation awardsHELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matterOpportunities to give back through community and charity eventsJoin an award-winning company, including:Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)Great Place to Work® CertifiedWhat You'll DoFollow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgencyRead and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe executionPrepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicingUse a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grillingPrep ingredients for all menu items including sauces, dressings, and soupsOperate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, and slicersLabel, date, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out) proceduresFollow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitationAdhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention proceduresSupport teamwork through clear, effective communicationWork well under pressure while maintaining high standardsYour BackgroundPrior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferredProficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plusKnowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standardsAbility to multitask with efficiency and attention to detailReliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitudeDependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethicPassionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team cultureAbility to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twistMust be at least 18 years oldWho We Are:Inspired by Italian trattorias, French bistros and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna, we're known for our in-house bakery, upscale casual hospitality and fresh-from-scratch menu, but we're most proud of being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2014. With 47,500 staff members across more than 300 restaurants – including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant concepts – our people-centered culture offers something for everyone.We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Grand Lux Cafe offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.