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

The Cheesecake Factory; San Juan (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your

Free shift meals and 25% discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Mental health resources

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is hiring a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precise knife skills to support hundreds of menu items. Our team thrives on speed, accuracy, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, real wage access, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Grow with us through world-class training and internal promotions.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry 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, punctual with a positive attitude.
• Dependable and adaptable with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list with speed and a sense of urgency.
• Read and follow recipes with accurate measurements.
• Prepare ingredients with knife skills: chopping, dicing, slicing.
• Use cooking methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, grilling.
• Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces, dressings, soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, 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 communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is hiring a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precise knife skills to support hundreds of menu items. Our team thrives on speed, accuracy, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, real wage access, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Grow with us through world-class training and internal promotions.