Prep Cook: Flexible Hours, Fast-Paced Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

25% dining discount

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Corpus Christi is seeking a Prep Cook to join our busy kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precision to support hundreds of menu items.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, and benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and employee discounts. Join a team that values quality, speed, and teamwork in a dynamic full-service environment.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of food preparation, handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

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 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

Multitasking

Reliability

Positive attitude

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in Corpus Christi is seeking a Prep Cook to join our busy kitchen. You will follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precision to support hundreds of menu items.

We offer steady hours, flexible scheduling, and benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and employee discounts. Join a team that values quality, speed, and teamwork in a dynamic full-service environment.