Prep Cook

Prep Cook$15.50 - $19.00 / HourWith a commitment to scratch cooking using fresh, high-quality ingredients, our Prep Cooks prepare hundreds of recipes for our delicious dishes. 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 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 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 200+ 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 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 E-Verify and 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.