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

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals and 25% discount

Faster Pay – next-day access to earned

Cell phone, gym, movie and theme parkS

HELP Fund for hardships

Career growth and internal promotion

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Virtual care and online mental health

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Willow Grove, PA is seeking Prep Cooks to join our busy kitchen team. You will follow a prep list, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items with accuracy and speed.

This role offers steady hours, flexible shifts, and benefits. You will work in a fast-paced, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and training while adhering to safety standards and maintaining high food quality.

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.
• Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, reach and twist.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and work efficiently with speed and urgency.
• Read and follow recipes with accurate measurements and portions.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills: chopping, dicing, slicing.
• Use methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, grilling.
• Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, sauces, dressings, and soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, slicers.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Adhere to food safety and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Flat tops

Grills

Tilt skillets

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Willow Grove, PA is seeking Prep Cooks to join our busy kitchen team. You will follow a prep list, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items with accuracy and speed.

This role offers steady hours, flexible shifts, and benefits. You will work in a fast-paced, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and training while adhering to safety standards and maintaining high food quality.