Prep Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faster Pay—next-day wages

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical/Dental/Vision options

Virtual care

World class training

Career advancement from within

GED/Associate degree programs

Discounts (cell phone, gym, movie, etc

Employee recognition awards

HELP Fund

Community & charity events

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Austin, TX is seeking a Prep Cook to support a high-volume kitchen. You will follow prep lists, handle recipes with accuracy, and assist in preparing ingredients for 200+ menu items while ensuring quality and safety.

Join a team that values steady hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow with the company. Prior kitchen experience and strong teamwork are favored, with a commitment to hospitality and memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, handling, and safety standards.

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 and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Punctual reliability

Strong work ethic

Tools

Knife skills

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Austin, TX is seeking a Prep Cook to support a high-volume kitchen. You will follow prep lists, handle recipes with accuracy, and assist in preparing ingredients for 200+ menu items while ensuring quality and safety.

Join a team that values steady hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to grow with the company. Prior kitchen experience and strong teamwork are favored, with a commitment to hospitality and memorable dining experiences.