Prep Cook: Flexible Hours in Fast-Paced Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

Shift meals and 25% discount

Discounts and recognition programs

FasterPay access

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precise measurements and knife skills, contributing to hundreds of menu items while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, reliability, and a positive work ethic. This role offers steady hours, opportunities for advancement, and benefits as part of a recognized

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
• 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 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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reliability

Punctuality

Work ethic

Hospitality

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Kitchen tools and equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory is seeking a Prep Cook to join our high-volume kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients with precise measurements and knife skills, contributing to hundreds of menu items while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have kitchen experience, reliability, and a positive work ethic. This role offers steady hours, opportunities for advancement, and benefits as part of a recognized