Prep Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Steady Hours & Growth

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & sick time

Medical coverage (Dental, Vision, Rx)

Fast pay option

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Training and career growth

GED/Associate degree programs

Employee recognition

HELP Fund

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, and operate ovens, fryers, and other equipment with focus on quality and safety.

We offer steady hours, flexible schedules (full-time or part-time), faster pay options, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Join a team dedicated to hospitality and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.

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, sauteing, 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 (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen. You will follow recipes, prep ingredients for 200+ menu items, and operate ovens, fryers, and other equipment with focus on quality and safety.

We offer steady hours, flexible schedules (full-time or part-time), faster pay options, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. Join a team dedicated to hospitality and culinary excellence.