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Line Cook/Prep Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive salary
flexible schedules
health benefits
wealth benefits
Dining Discounts
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a prominent casual dining restaurant chain well-known for delivering delicious, scratch-made meals at affordable prices. Established with a mission to create an inviting dining experience, Cheddar's has built its reputation on quality food prepared fresh daily, served with pride and a welcoming atmosphere. Their dedication to fresh, made-from-scratch dishes paired with excellent customer service has attracted a loyal customer base who appreciate authentic flavors and a family-friendly environment. As a leading restaurant brand, Cheddar's emphasizes a culture that values its employees and fosters growth, motivation, and fun, ensuring every team member feels like part of the family.

For this position, the role is integral to the success of Cheddar's, often described as the bread and honey butter of what makes the restaurant unique. This role involves hands-on food preparation tasks such as dicing, slicing, breading, chopping, mixing, and grilling. Every meal presented to guests reflects the skill and care taken by the person in this position. The focus is on creating dishes according to established recipes and standards, ensuring consistency and quality with every plate. There is a strong emphasis on maintaining the highest safety and sanitation standards daily to uphold both guest safety and food quality.

Working at Cheddar's means more than just performing food prep tasks; it's about serving scratch-made food with pride, ensuring guests feel welcomed and cared for, and contributing to an environment where positivity and a fresh attitude are part of the daily routine. Cheddar’s takes pride in its culture, motivating each team member to succeed and grow within the company while enjoying a fun, supportive workplace. This position offers variable pay depending on location, competitive weekly salaries, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance. Additional benefits include health and wealth plans, dining discounts, and career advancement opportunities, making it an excellent choice for those seeking stability and growth in the foodservice industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous food preparation or kitchen experience preferred
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
  • Basic math and measurement skills
  • Food handler certification preferred
  • Ability to adhere to safety and sanitation protocols

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in a kitchen or food preparation role preferred
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good teamwork and communication skills
  • Positive attitude and work ethic
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the company

Job Duties

  • Prepare and present dishes according to recipes and standards
  • Dice, slice, bread, chop, mix, and grill food items
  • Maintain highest safety and sanitation standards daily
  • Ensure consistency and quality in all meals served
  • Support team members and contribute to a positive work environment
  • Follow health and food safety regulations
  • Assist with kitchen organization and cleanliness

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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