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

The Cheesecake Factory; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Free shift meals

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory in Tacoma, WA is hiring Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, and work with a team to ensure quality and timely service. Benefits include paid time off, medical options, and employee discounts.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen experience, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role offers steady hours with opportunities for growth within a respected,

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Able to follow recipes with accurate measurements.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Read and follow recipes with precise measurements and portions.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills: chop, dice, slice.
• Use cooking methods like boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items, including sauces and dressings.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, grills, and other kitchen equipment.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Reliable and punctual

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory in Tacoma, WA is hiring Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, and work with a team to ensure quality and timely service. Benefits include paid time off, medical options, and employee discounts.

Ideal candidates have prior kitchen experience, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role offers steady hours with opportunities for growth within a respected,