Prep Cook
The Cheesecake Factory•Santa Monica, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Prep Cooks prepare recipes for the restaurant’s dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients and scratch-cooking practices. Working with the kitchen team in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant, they take ownership of food preparation and contribute to consistent, memorable dining experiences. The role includes preparing ingredients and menu items, operating kitchen equipment, and following food safety, sanitation, and organization standards.
Requirements
- Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.
- Ability to multitask efficiently while paying attention to detail.
- Reliable and punctual, with a positive and patient attitude.
- Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated, with a strong work ethic.
- Passion for hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and continuously bend, reach, and twist.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry.
- Proficiency with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques.
Responsibilities
- Follow prep lists and complete tasks efficiently with speed and urgency.
- Read and follow recipes, using accurate measurements, weights, and portions for consistent execution.
- Prepare ingredients using knife skills such as chopping, dicing, and slicing.
- Use culinary methods including boiling, broiling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and grilling.
- Prepare ingredients for more than 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 while maintaining organization, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
- Follow food safety and food-handling procedures, including cross-contamination prevention.
- Support teamwork through clear and effective communication.
- Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.
Benefits
- Consistent hours in a high-volume restaurant.
- Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities.
- Access to up to 50% of earned wages the next day; exclusions apply.
- Free shift meals and a 25% discount when dining with friends and family.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.
- Virtual care and no-cost online mental health services.
- World-class training to support personal and professional growth.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- No-cost GED or Associate Degree programs.
- Perks and discounts, including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings.
- Employee recognition and appreciation awards.
- HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program).
- Opportunities to give back through community and charity events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
