Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Fresh Ingredients, Growth

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faster Pay

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Nashville, TN is hiring Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with knife skills to support hundreds of menu items.

This role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and staying organized under pressure. We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling for full- or part-time work, access to earned wages with Faster Pay, free shift meals and a 25% dining discount, and medical/dental/vision

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, punctual and able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks quickly with urgency.
• Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements and portions.
• 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 and soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers and slicers.
• Label, date and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, safety, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Follow food safety and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen tools

Equipment

Culinary techniques

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Nashville, TN is hiring Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with knife skills to support hundreds of menu items.

This role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and staying organized under pressure. We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling for full- or part-time work, access to earned wages with Faster Pay, free shift meals and a 25% dining discount, and medical/dental/vision