Prep Cook

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a renowned leader in experiential dining and has consistently been named to FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list every year since 2014. Established as a culinary-forward company, The Cheesecake Factory is dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences through outstanding hospitality and high-quality food. With over 370 restaurants operating throughout the United States and Canada under well-known brands including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and Flower Child, the company also maintains an international presence with 35 licensed locations and operates bakery facilities producing cheesecakes and baked goods. The Cheesecake Factory is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming work environment, embracing diverse identities, ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. The company is an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer, ensuring compliance and support for employees and applicants with disabilities through reasonable accommodations.

We are currently seeking motivated Prep Cooks to join our fast-paced, high-volume, full-service restaurant team. This role offers a compensation range of $16.50 to $21.75 per hour and includes opportunities for both full-time and part-time employment with flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle. As a Prep Cook, you will play a vital role in scratch cooking by preparing hundreds of recipes using fresh, high-quality ingredients, ensuring consistency and excellence in every dish. The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive kitchen team, demonstrating pride in food preparation, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to upholding food safety and sanitation standards.

Your daily responsibilities will include following precise prep lists and recipes, accurately measuring and portioning ingredients, employing strong knife skills in chopping, dicing, and slicing, and using various cooking techniques such as boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling. You'll prep ingredients for more than 200 menu items, including sauces, dressings, and soups, and operate kitchen equipment like ovens, fryers, grills, and mixers. Adherence to FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures for labeling, dating, and rotating food is essential, as is maintaining organization, cleanliness, safety, and strong communication within the team. The ability to work well under pressure while sustaining high operational standards is critical for success in this position.

The Cheesecake Factory values growth and invests in world-class training programs designed to support your personal and professional development. Many leadership opportunities arise internally, with over half of managers promoted from within the organization. We also offer no cost GED and Associate Degree programs to support your advancement. Working here means more than just a job; it means becoming part of a community with perks including employee recognition awards, hardship assistance, and opportunities to give back through charity events. In addition, employees benefit from free shift meals, a 25% dining discount for friends and family, faster access to earned wages, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options starting affordably.

If you are dependable, adapt readily, and possess a passion for hospitality and teamwork in a dynamic kitchen environment, The Cheesecake Factory invites you to apply and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and their futures.