Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

The Cheesecake Factory; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Shift meals

25% discount

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will handle prep for hundreds of recipes, follow precise measurements, and support back-of-house operations to ensure consistent quality for our guests.

The role offers steady hours, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth within a renowned, hospitality-driven company. Ideal candidates bring kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to food safety.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and with a positive work ethic.

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.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills: chopping, dicing, and slicing.
• Use cooking methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, and slicers.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Adhere to food safety, handling, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Support teamwork through clear communication; work well under pressure.

Skills

Multitasking

Reading recipes

Knife skills

Team player

Punctual

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will handle prep for hundreds of recipes, follow precise measurements, and support back-of-house operations to ensure consistent quality for our guests.

The role offers steady hours, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth within a renowned, hospitality-driven company. Ideal candidates bring kitchen experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to food safety.