Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Growth

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Flexible scheduling

Faster pay

Free shift meals and 25% discount

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join our high-volume kitchen in Albany, NY. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items using a wide range of kitchen equipment, while maintaining top food safety standards.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, faster pay, free shift meals, and discounts. Additional benefits include paid time off, medical/dental coverage options, and opportunities for growth in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements and weights.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Read and follow recipes with precise measurements for 200+ menu items.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills and various cooking methods.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, mixers, and slicers.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Support teamwork with clear communication and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Flat tops

Grills

Tilt skillets

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join our high-volume kitchen in Albany, NY. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items using a wide range of kitchen equipment, while maintaining top food safety standards.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, faster pay, free shift meals, and discounts. Additional benefits include paid time off, medical/dental coverage options, and opportunities for growth in a supportive team