Line Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible scheduling

Faster pay

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Medical/dental/vision

Mental health resources

Career growth

Employee recognition

Community involvement

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is hiring a Line Cook in Annapolis, MD. You will prep and cook a variety of menu items in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring quality and consistency. Accurate measurements, mise en place, and proper temperatures are essential to every plate.

We offer steady hours, flexible schedules, and opportunities to advance. Benefits include robust medical coverage, shift meals, and growth through training and internal promotions.

Qualifications

• Minimum cooking experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Familiarity with multiple kitchen stations and cooking techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

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

Line cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Team player

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is hiring a Line Cook in Annapolis, MD. You will prep and cook a variety of menu items in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring quality and consistency. Accurate measurements, mise en place, and proper temperatures are essential to every plate.

We offer steady hours, flexible schedules, and opportunities to advance. Benefits include robust medical coverage, shift meals, and growth through training and internal promotions.