Prep Cook - Scratch Kitchen, Flexible Hours & Growth

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faster Pay

Free shift meals

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in White Plains, NY is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

We offer steady hours, flexible schedules, and benefits including vacation, medical coverage, and access to faster pay. Join a team focused on hospitality, training, and internal career growth.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
• Knowledge of food preparation, handling, and safety standards.
• Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual with a positive attitude.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Follow a prep list and complete tasks efficiently with speed.
• Read and follow recipes with accurate measurements, weights, and portioning.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing.
• Use cooking methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling.
• Prepare ingredients for 200+ menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, 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

Multitasking

Reliability

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Kitchen tools & equipment

Job description

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in White Plains, NY is seeking Prep Cooks to join a fast-paced, full-service kitchen. You’ll follow prep lists, read recipes, and prepare ingredients for hundreds of menu items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

We offer steady hours, flexible schedules, and benefits including vacation, medical coverage, and access to faster pay. Join a team focused on hospitality, training, and internal career growth.