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

iCIMS, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Employee discount

Paid vacation

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory in Pleasanton, CA is seeking Prep Cooks to join our fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes with precise measurements, chop and prepare ingredients, operate ovens, fryers and mixers, and help ensure quality and consistency across 200+ menu items.

Prior kitchen experience preferred; flexible full-time or part-time hours; competitive wages with paid vacation and health benefits; opportunities for training, advancement, and employee

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.
• 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 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.

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory in Pleasanton, CA is seeking Prep Cooks to join our fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes with precise measurements, chop and prepare ingredients, operate ovens, fryers and mixers, and help ensure quality and consistency across 200+ menu items.

Prior kitchen experience preferred; flexible full-time or part-time hours; competitive wages with paid vacation and health benefits; opportunities for training, advancement, and employee