Line Cook: Fast-Paced From-Scratch Kitchen, Flexible Hours

iCIMS, Inc.; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, a leader in experiential dining with over 370 restaurants across the United States and Canada, seeks a Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare from-scratch recipes, ensure accuracy, and deliver visually appealing plates in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have prior line cook experience, familiarity with roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking, and strong knife skills.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in a full-service restaurant is ideal.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques is a plus: roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking.
• Proficient with kitchen tools and equipment, with an understanding of back-of-house operations.
• Ability to deliver accurate orders with consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes efficiently using various cooking methods and culinary techniques.
• Read & follow recipes using accurate measurements and weights for consistent execution.
• Demonstrate strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing.
• Ensure order accuracy through mise en place, proper portioning, and cooking to correct temperatures.
• Wow our guests with beautiful plating, presentation, and garnishing.
• Support opening and closing duties including station setup & breakdown, FIFO stocking, cleanliness and organization.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling and allergy awareness.
• Work well under pressure, multitasking with speed, efficiency, and urgency.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Follow instructions to uphold high standards.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Knife skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Reliability

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, a leader in experiential dining with over 370 restaurants across the United States and Canada, seeks a Line Cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare from-scratch recipes, ensure accuracy, and deliver visually appealing plates in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have prior line cook experience, familiarity with roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking, and strong knife skills.