Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faster Pay access next day (up to 50%)

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Virtual care

Training and advancement opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is hiring Prep Cooks in Chattanooga, TN. This role supports a fast-paced kitchen, preparing hundreds of recipes with attention to detail and pride in food preparation. You will work with a supportive team dedicated to consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

We offer steady hours and flexible part-time or full-time opportunities. Benefits include paid vacation, medical coverage, and opportunities for growth through world-class training.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in a fast-paced restaurant preferred.
• Knowledge of proper food handling and safety standards.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Follow prep lists and complete tasks efficiently with urgency.
• Read recipes precisely, measuring ingredients and portions.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills: chop, dice, slice.
• Use cooking methods such as boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling.
• Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, including sauces and soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, grills, mixers, slicers.
• Label and rotate food using FIFO to ensure freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety standards, and sanitation.
• Support teamwork with clear communication and manage high-pressure situations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Reliability

Able to lift 50 pounds

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is hiring Prep Cooks in Chattanooga, TN. This role supports a fast-paced kitchen, preparing hundreds of recipes with attention to detail and pride in food preparation. You will work with a supportive team dedicated to consistent quality and guest satisfaction.

We offer steady hours and flexible part-time or full-time opportunities. Benefits include paid vacation, medical coverage, and opportunities for growth through world-class training.