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

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible scheduling

Faster Pay

Shift meals

Dining discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Virtual care

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Lynnwood, WA is seeking Prep Cooks to support a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items while maintaining safety and quality.

Benefits include steady hours, flexible scheduling, access to earned wages, meal discounts, and health coverage. Join a team celebrating growth, internal promotions, and a culture of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment.
• Knowledge of food preparation and safety standards.
• Ability to multitask efficiently with attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual with a positive, patient attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete 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, sautéing, 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

Multitask

Reliable & punctual

Strong work ethic

Hospitality mindset

Tools

Kitchen tools & equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Lynnwood, WA is seeking Prep Cooks to support a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items while maintaining safety and quality.

Benefits include steady hours, flexible scheduling, access to earned wages, meal discounts, and health coverage. Join a team celebrating growth, internal promotions, and a culture of hospitality.