Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

The Cheesecake Factory; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Virtual care

Free shift meals

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking Prep Cooks to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes precisely, and prepare ingredients for a wide range of dishes while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

Enjoy steady hours with flexible scheduling, great benefits, and opportunities for growth. Training is world-class, with pay and benefits designed to support your life and career, including meals and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in food service preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques is a plus.
• Knowledge of food preparation, handling, and safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude.
• Dependable, adaptable and dedicated with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks efficiently with speed and urgency.
• Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements and portions.
• Prepare ingredients with knife skills: chopping, dicing, slicing.
• Use methods like boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces and soups.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, broilers, grills, mixers, slicers).
• Label, date, rotate food using FIFO procedures.

Skills

Kitchen multitasking

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen tools

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking Prep Cooks to join our fast-paced kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes precisely, and prepare ingredients for a wide range of dishes while maintaining high quality and food safety standards.

Enjoy steady hours with flexible scheduling, great benefits, and opportunities for growth. Training is world-class, with pay and benefits designed to support your life and career, including meals and staff discounts.