Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Free shift meals

Discounts and employee perks

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join our busy kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes precisely, and prepare ingredients for a wide range of menu items.

Your role includes knife work, multiple cooking methods, and ensuring food safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. We offer steady hours, full-time or part-time opportunities, and benefits including paid time off, medical plans, and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks efficiently with speed and urgency.
• Read and follow recipes with accurate measurements for consistent results.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills (chopping, dicing, slicing).
• Use cooking methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items and portions; label, date, rotate with FIFO.
• Operate ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, mixers, slicers.
• Maintain organization, safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking Prep Cooks to join our busy kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes precisely, and prepare ingredients for a wide range of menu items.

Your role includes knife work, multiple cooking methods, and ensuring food safety and quality in a fast-paced environment. We offer steady hours, full-time or part-time opportunities, and benefits including paid time off, medical plans, and employee perks.