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. Why Join our Team Steady Hours, Flexible Life • High-volume restaurant with consistent hours • Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life • Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family Benefits That Have Your Back • Paid vacation and sick time • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options • Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period • Virtual Care and no cost online mental health services Grow With Us • World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth • Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within • No cost GED or Associate Degree programs Perks, Recognition & Community • Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings • Employee recognition and appreciation awards • HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter • Opportunities to give back through community and charity events • 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 What You’ll Do • Follow a prep list while completing tasks efficiently with speed and a sense of urgency • Read and follow recipes using accurate measurements, weights, and portioning for consistent recipe execution • Prepare ingredients using strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing • Use a variety of cooking methods and culinary techniques including boiling, broiling, roasting, sauteing, frying, and grilling • Prep ingredients for all 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 (First In, First Out) procedures • Follow instructions maintaining organization, safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation • Adhere to food safety, food handling, and cross contamination prevention procedures • Support teamwork through clear, effective communication • Work well under pressure while maintaining high standards Your Background • Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred • Proficient with kitchen tools, equipment, and culinary techniques, a plus • Knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and food safety standards • Ability to multitask with efficiency and attention to detail • Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude • Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic • Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist • Must be at least 18 years old Who we are: 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. #LifeatGrandLux #soGrand To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to [email protected].