Prep Cook

The Cheesecake Factory • Valencia, CA

13d

About The Position

Prep Cooks prepare hundreds of recipes using fresh, high-quality ingredients in a fast-paced, full-service restaurant. Working alongside a supportive kitchen team, they take ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. The role supports back-of-house operations and helps create memorable dining experiences for guests.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and maintain attention to detail.
• Reliability and punctuality, with a positive, patient attitude.
• Dependability, adaptability, dedication, and 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 a prep list and complete tasks efficiently, with speed and a sense of urgency.
• Read and follow recipes, using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning.
• Prepare ingredients using knife skills such as chopping, dicing, and slicing.
• Use cooking methods and culinary techniques 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 standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Follow food safety, food handling, and cross-contamination prevention procedures.
• Support teamwork through clear, effective communication.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Benefits

• Consistent hours.
• 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.
• Discounts on cell phones, gym memberships, movies, and theme parks.
• Employee recognition and appreciation awards.
• HELP Fund for hardship and emergency support.
• Opportunities to participate in community and charity events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed