Line Cook

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned restaurant known for its legendary cheesecakes and fresh, made-from-scratch dishes. As a line cook, you'll showcase your culinary skills and passion for quality ingredients in a vibrant kitchen environment. Benefit from flexible scheduling, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team spirit. With a commitment to excellence and a fun atmosphere, this role offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced setting while receiving recognition for your contributions. Experience the joy of creating memorable meals and be part of a company that values its staff and promotes from within.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Free Shift Meals

25% Dining Discount

Flexible Scheduling

Career Growth Opportunities

Culinary Programs

Next Day Pay Eligibility

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as a line cook preferred.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes from scratch daily.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Knife Skills

Cooking Methods

Attention to Detail

Cleanliness and Organization

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Tools

Job description

Compensation Range

$18.50 - $24.00 / Hour
Overview:

Why Join Our Team

• Great earnings potential
• Full and part-time hours available
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Medical coverage starting at $5 per pay period, plus dental and vision
• Paid vacation and sick time
• No-cost Culinary, GED and Associates Degree programs
• Free shift meals and a 25% discount when dining in as a guest
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2014 and PEOPLE Companies that Care since 2021
• Career growth opportunities

What You'll Do:

With more than 200 dishes made fresh from scratch every day, our line cooks are passionate about fresh quality ingredients, great technique and delicious, memorable food. Line cooks use a wide range of cooking methods and kitchen tools, to make our dishes perfect. And although our restaurants are busy and our standards are high, you’ll love our team spirit and commitment to having fun, as well as the glowing complements from guests about our food.

Your Background:

• Great technique: strong knife skills and a range of cooking methods set you apart
• Attention to detail: you know your weights, measurements and volumes
• Cleanliness and organization: you know where everything is, and everything has a place
• Team player: it takes a team to keep our kitchens moving
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 50 pounds and continuously bend, reach and twist
• At least 6 months experience as a line cook in a full-service restaurant preferred (if you have less experience, consider Prep Cook)
• Must be at least 18 years old

Who we are:

Since 1978, we’ve been known for our legendary cheesecakes, 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 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. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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