Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

The Cheesecake Factory; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Flexible scheduling

Free shift meals and 25% discount

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll follow a prep list, read recipes precisely, chop, dice, and slice ingredients, and use a variety of cooking methods to help deliver our menu with consistency and care.

We offer steady hours with flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and employee meal discounts.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation and food safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• 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, 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, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe reading

Team player

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Flat tops

Grills

Tilt skillets

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Prep Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You’ll follow a prep list, read recipes precisely, chop, dice, and slice ingredients, and use a variety of cooking methods to help deliver our menu with consistency and care.

We offer steady hours with flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and employee meal discounts.