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

The Cheesecake Factory; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescrip.

Free shift meals

Dining discount 25%

World class training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a Prep Cook in a high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will read recipes, prepare ingredients, and help ensure consistent, high-quality dishes across 200+ menu items. Join a supportive team focused on hospitality, food safety, and efficiency.

Benefits include paid vacation, medical coverage, flexible hours, and career growth through world-class training and internal promotions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks efficiently with speed and urgency.
• Read and follow recipes with precise measurements and portioning.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills: chopping, dicing, slicing.
• Use methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items, including sauces and soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, mixers and slicers.
• Label, date and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, safety, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Adhere to food safety and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear communication and composure under pressure.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handling

Food safety standards

Multitasking

Reliability & punctuality

Work ethic

Hospitality mindset

Physical stamina

Tools

Kitchen tools & equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a Prep Cook in a high-volume, full-service restaurant. You will read recipes, prepare ingredients, and help ensure consistent, high-quality dishes across 200+ menu items. Join a supportive team focused on hospitality, food safety, and efficiency.

Benefits include paid vacation, medical coverage, flexible hours, and career growth through world-class training and internal promotions.