Prep Cook

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Toronto; On-site; CAD 24,245 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

25% discount for family and friends

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage

Virtual Care and mental health services

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A well-known dining establishment in Toronto seeks a Prep Cook to join their dynamic kitchen team. You will prepare fresh ingredients, follow detailed recipes, and use various cooking techniques to ensure consistency and safety in food preparation. The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen experience and excellent knife skills. Enjoy benefits such as flexible scheduling, free meals during shifts, and opportunities for growth within the company. A commitment to high-quality standards and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and handling standards.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills.
• Follow recipes accurately for consistent execution.
• Operate kitchen equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Label and date food while adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety standards

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Compensation Range

$17.60 - $20.00 / Hour

This position is for an existing vacancy.

Overview

With 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 Team

Steady Hours, Flexible Life

• High-volume restaurant with consistent hours
• Flexible scheduling with full‑time or part‑time opportunities to fit your life
• 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
• 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

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 200+ 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

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory 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 353 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, 34 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.