Prep Cook: Fast-Paced, Scratch Kitchen | Flexible Hours

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals and 25% discount

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible scheduling

Hiigh volume kitchen training

Fortune 100 Best Companies recognition

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items with attention to detail and a focus on quality. Strong knife skills and food safety knowledge are essential.

Enjoy steady hours with full-time or part-time opportunities, benefits, and employee perks while contributing to memorable dining experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• Basic prep and cooking skills.
• Ability to read and follow recipes precisely.
• Knowledge of food handling and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks efficiently with speed and urgency.
• Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements and portioning.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills (chop, dice, slice).
• Use cooking methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling.
• Prep ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces and soups.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, fryers, broilers, grills, mixers).
• Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation.

Skills

Knife skills

Read recipes

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items with attention to detail and a focus on quality. Strong knife skills and food safety knowledge are essential.

Enjoy steady hours with full-time or part-time opportunities, benefits, and employee perks while contributing to memorable dining experiences for guests.