Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Employee discounts

Faster pay

Health benefits

Training & growth

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Durham, NC is looking for a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of dishes while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.

We offer steady hours with flexible full- or part-time schedules, paid time off, medical coverage options, and access to wage advances. Join a renowned, hospitality-focused company with growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, handling, and safety standards.

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.
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Adhere to food safety, handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Multitasking

Team player

Attention to detail

Punctual

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Flat tops

Grills

Tilt skillets

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Durham, NC is looking for a Prep Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of dishes while maintaining speed, accuracy, and quality.

We offer steady hours with flexible full- or part-time schedules, paid time off, medical coverage options, and access to wage advances. Join a renowned, hospitality-focused company with growth opportunities and a supportive team culture.