Fast-Paced Prep Cook — Flexible Hours & Fast Pay

iCIMS, Inc.; Happy Valley (OR); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible scheduling

Faster pay

Free shift meals

Employee discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Virtual care

Training and career growth

Community and charity involvement

Employee recognition

Hardship and emergency fund (HELP)

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will prepare hundreds of recipes with attention to detail, read recipes, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, using proper knife skills, and operating ovens, fryers, and other equipment. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities exist within a national restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen tools

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Food service experience preferred

Tools

Ovens & fryers

Mixers & slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will prepare hundreds of recipes with attention to detail, read recipes, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, using proper knife skills, and operating ovens, fryers, and other equipment. Flexible scheduling and growth opportunities exist within a national restaurant group.