Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Faster Pay

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible scheduling

Faster pay

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

GED/Associate degree programs

Employee recognition

HELP Fund

Community involvement

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen in Concord, NC. You will follow prep lists, read recipes accurately, and prepare ingredients for a large menu with a focus on speed, accuracy, and quality.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, paid vacation and sick time, medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition assistance, and numerous employee perks in a supportive, growth-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude.

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 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

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Flat tops

Grills

Tilt skillets

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen in Concord, NC. You will follow prep lists, read recipes accurately, and prepare ingredients for a large menu with a focus on speed, accuracy, and quality.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, paid vacation and sick time, medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition assistance, and numerous employee perks in a supportive, growth-driven environment.