Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

The Cheesecake Factory; Orland Park (IL); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical/Dental/Vision options

Shift meals and 25% discount

Faster Pay – access up to 50% of wages

Descripción de la vacante

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. You will prepare hundreds of recipes, follow prep lists, and ensure food safety and quality. This role offers steady hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits include paid vacation, medical options, and employee perks. Training is world-class with strong growth potential within a company recognized with top workplace awards.

Formación

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools and equipment; knowledge of food prep and safety standards is a plus.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude.

Responsabilidades

• 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 knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing.
• Use various cooking methods 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, grills, mixers, and slicers.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Follow safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.

Conocimientos

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Herramientas

Kitchen tools & equipment

Descripción del empleo

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking Prep Cooks to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. You will prepare hundreds of recipes, follow prep lists, and ensure food safety and quality. This role offers steady hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits include paid vacation, medical options, and employee perks. Training is world-class with strong growth potential within a company recognized with top workplace awards.