Compensation Range
$15.00 - $19.00 / Hour
Overview
As a Prep Cook, you’ll prepare recipes for our delicious dishes, upholding our commitment to scratch cooking with fresh, high-quality ingredients. You’ll work alongside a supportive kitchen team in a fast paced, full-service restaurant, taking ownership and pride in food preparation, attention to detail, and consistency. Our Prep Cooks are passionate team players who support back-of-house operations and help create memorable dining experiences for our guests.
Benefits
Steady Hours, Flexible Life
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High-volume restaurant with consistent hours
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Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life
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Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family
Benefits That Have Your Back
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
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Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
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Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services
Grow With Us
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World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth
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Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within
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No cost GED or Associate Degree programs
Perks, Recognition & Community
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Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
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Employee recognition and appreciation awards
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HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter
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Opportunities to give back through community and charity events
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Join an award-winning company, including:
– Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)
– PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)
– Great Place to Work® Certified
Responsibilities
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Follow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgency
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Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe execution
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Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing
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Use a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grilling
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Prep ingredients for all menu items including sauces, dressings, and soups
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Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, broilers, flat tops, grills, tilt skillets, mixers, and slicers
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Label, date, and rotate food using FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures
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Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation
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Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures
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Support teamwork through clear, effective communication
Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards
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Qualifications
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Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred
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Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus
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Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards
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Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail
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Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude
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Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic
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Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
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Must be at least 18 years old
About the Company
Inspired by Italian trattorias, French bistros and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna, we’re known for our in-house bakery, upscale casual hospitality and fresh-from-scratch menu, but we’re most proud of being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2014. With 47,500 staff members across more than 300 restaurants – including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant concepts – our people-centered culture offers something for everyone.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Grand Lux Cafe offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
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