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

iCIMS, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady hours

Faster pay

Free shift meals

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks in Wisconsin to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will prepare hundreds of recipes with precise measurements and knife skills, contributing to consistent quality across dishes.

You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, while operating ovens, fryers, and mixers. Emphasis on safety, sanitation, and teamwork to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude.
• 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, sautéing, 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 (First In, First Out) 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 Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks in Wisconsin to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will prepare hundreds of recipes with precise measurements and knife skills, contributing to consistent quality across dishes.

You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, while operating ovens, fryers, and mixers. Emphasis on safety, sanitation, and teamwork to deliver memorable dining experiences.