Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth + Great Benefits

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Faster Pay

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to work in a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items while maintaining high standards of food safety and teamwork.

Join a supportive kitchen squad with steady hours, flexible scheduling for part- or full-time roles, and opportunities for growth. Enjoy benefits, shift meals, and employee recognition as part of a renowned dining group.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of food preparation, handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks efficiently with speed and urgency.
• Read and follow recipes with accurate measurements, weights, and portions.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills: chopping, dicing, slicing.
• Use cooking methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces and soups.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, slicers.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, safety, cleanliness and sanitation.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Grills

Flat tops

Tilt skillets

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to work in a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items while maintaining high standards of food safety and teamwork.

Join a supportive kitchen squad with steady hours, flexible scheduling for part- or full-time roles, and opportunities for growth. Enjoy benefits, shift meals, and employee recognition as part of a renowned dining group.