Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precision to support hundreds of menu items.

Join a fast-paced environment with focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, where you can grow with the brand and enjoy strong employee benefits and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgency
• Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe execution
• Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing
• Use a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grilling
• Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, and slicers
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures
• Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety awareness

Recipe reading

Team player

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precision to support hundreds of menu items.

Join a fast-paced environment with focus on safety, quality, and teamwork, where you can grow with the brand and enjoy strong employee benefits and flexible scheduling options.