Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Flexible Hours

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faster Pay

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision

Career growth

GED/Associate programs

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You’ll work with a supportive team, follow a prep list, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items.

We offer steady hours with flexible scheduling, faster pay options, free shift meals, 25% dining discount, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude.

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Multitask

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You’ll work with a supportive team, follow a prep list, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items.

We offer steady hours with flexible scheduling, faster pay options, free shift meals, 25% dining discount, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and opportunities for growth within the company.