Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Free Meals

The Cheesecake Factory; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Virtual Care and no-cost mental health

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is hiring Prep Cooks in Madison, WI. Join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen where you’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and build ingredients for 200+ menu items while maintaining high standards.

Enjoy steady hours with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities, benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and access to next-day pay options. Training supports career growth and internal advancement.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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

High-volume kitchen teamwork

Knife skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Punctuality

Customer-focused hospitality

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is hiring Prep Cooks in Madison, WI. Join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen where you’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and build ingredients for 200+ menu items while maintaining high standards.

Enjoy steady hours with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities, benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and access to next-day pay options. Training supports career growth and internal advancement.