Line Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours & Growth

iCIMS, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 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 is seeking a motivated Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare recipes with precision, read and follow weights, and maintain mise en place for consistent, high-quality plates.

Ideal candidates have prior full-service cooking experience and familiarity with roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience in a full-service restaurant is ideal.
• Familiarity with cooking techniques is a plus: roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking.

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 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

Cooking

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Adaptable

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a motivated Line Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare recipes with precision, read and follow weights, and maintain mise en place for consistent, high-quality plates.

Ideal candidates have prior full-service cooking experience and familiarity with roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering memorable guest experiences.