Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick time

Faster Pay next-day access

GED or Associate degree programs

Life event hardship fund

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is hiring Prep Cooks in Missouri to join a high-volume, full-service kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, chop and prepare ingredients, and use a range of cooking methods to support hundreds of menu items.

A strong team player with good knife skills and attention to detail is essential. We offer steady hours with full-time or part-time opportunities, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, plus

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools and equipment; knowledge of food safety standards is a plus.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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 and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Punctual

Tools

Ovens

Fryers

Broilers

Flat tops

Grills

Mixers

Slicers

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is hiring Prep Cooks in Missouri to join a high-volume, full-service kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, chop and prepare ingredients, and use a range of cooking methods to support hundreds of menu items.

A strong team player with good knife skills and attention to detail is essential. We offer steady hours with full-time or part-time opportunities, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, plus