Prep Cook

Compensation Range $15.50 - $18.50 / Hour Overview As 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. 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) 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 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 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 all 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: 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 E-Verify and 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. #LifeatGrandLux #soGrand To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr