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

The Cheesecake Factory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

25% dining discount

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen in New York. You will prepare across a broad menu with accuracy, maintain mise en place, and uphold food safety standards while delivering consistent, delicious dishes.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, and benefits including paid time off, health coverage, shift meals, and dining discounts. Join a team known for hospitality, growth, and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in a full-service restaurant is ideal.
• Station experience preferred: Flat Top, Grill, Broil, Fry, Pasta, Sauté, Salad, Pizza, Pantry, Appetizer, Oven or Prep.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques such as roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recipes efficiently using various cooking methods and culinary techniques.
• Read and follow recipes with 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 and breakdown, FIFO stocking, cleanliness, and organization.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, cross contamination prevention, and food allergy awareness.
• Work well under pressure, multitasking with speed, efficiency, and a sense of urgency.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Follow instructions to uphold high standards.

Skills

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen in New York. You will prepare across a broad menu with accuracy, maintain mise en place, and uphold food safety standards while delivering consistent, delicious dishes.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, and benefits including paid time off, health coverage, shift meals, and dining discounts. Join a team known for hospitality, growth, and community involvement.