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Dessert Finisher/Barista

$16 - $20 per hour

The Cheesecake Factory

Dessert Finisher/Barista

$16.00 - $20.00 / Hour

Overview

As a Dessert Finisher/Barista, you're the friendly face behind our beautiful bakery case, putting the finishing touches on our famous cheesecakes and desserts. You'll glaze our iconic strawberries, create perfect whipped cream dollops that "wow", and craft delicious espresso beverages. As part of our high-volume, full-service restaurant team, you'll support front-of-house operations, taking pride and ownership in delivering consistent quality that elevates the guest experience.

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
  • Faster Pay access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
  • 50% off 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
  • Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
  • 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
  • No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

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

  • Plate and finish desserts with accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent presentation
  • Operate an espresso machine to prepare specialty coffee and espresso beverages
  • Accurately follow instructions while upholding food safety and food handling standards, with awareness of food allergies
  • Label, date, and rotate products following FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
  • Work with efficiency, speed, and a sense of urgency in a fast paced environment
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas
  • Complete station setup and breakdown, including stocking and closing tasks
  • Support teamwork through clear and effective communication
  • Multitask and work well under pressure with a positive attitude
  • Deliver exceptional service to ensure guest satisfaction

Your Background

  • Previous restaurant, hospitality, barista, or food service industry experience preferred
  • Familiarity with beverage preparation and food handling, a plus
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Adaptable, patient, and able to thrive in a high volume environment
  • Dependable, reliable, punctual, and dedicated with consistent work habits
  • Team player with a passion for hospitality and contributing to a positive workplace 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 peoplethis 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.

The Cheesecake Factory
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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