Line Cook

Compensation Range$19.00 - $25.00 / HourOverviewWith over 250 menu items prepared from scratch daily using fresh, high-quality ingredients, every dish reflects our commitment to culinary excellence in food service and hospitality. Our Line Cooks thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, taking ownership and pride in producing delicious dishes through precise cooking techniques, attention to detail, and consistency. While our restaurants are busy and our standards are high, you will love our team spirit and have fun creating memorable food and guest experiences.Why Join Our TeamSteady 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 DoPrepare recipes efficiently using various cooking methods and culinary techniquesRead & follow recipes using accurate measurements and weights for consistent executionDemonstrate strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicingEnsure order accuracy through mise en place, proper portioning, and cooking to correct temperaturesWow our guests with beautiful plating, presentation, and garnishingSupport opening and closing duties including station setup & breakdown, FIFO (First In, First Out) stocking, cleanliness, and organizationAdhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, cross contamination prevention, and food allergy awarenessWork well under pressure, multitasking with speed, efficiency, and a sense of urgencySupport teamwork through clear, effective communicationFollow instructions to uphold high standardsYour BackgroundPrior cooking experience in a full-service restaurant is idealStation experience preferred: Flat Top, Grill, Broil, Fry, Pasta, Sauté, Salad, Pizza, Pantry, Appetizer, Oven or PrepFamiliarity with cooking techniques is a plus: roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cookingProficient with kitchen tools and equipment, with an understanding of back-of-house operationsAbility to deliver accurate orders with consistencyKnowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food industry standardsDependable, dedicated, and adaptable with a strong work ethicReliable and punctual team player with a positive, patient attitudePassionate 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 AreNamed 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 #LifeAtCheesecakeTo notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to View email address on click.appcast.io