What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Grand Lux Cafe?
Compensation Range
$17.50 - $23.00 / Hour
Overview
Our menu items are prepared from scratch daily using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and every dish reflects our commitment to culinary excellence in food service and hospitality. Our Line Cooks thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, taking ownership and pride in producing delicious dishes through precise cooking techniques, attention to detail, and consistency. While our restaurants are busy and our standards are high, you will love our team spirit and have fun creating memorable food and guest experiences.
Why Join our Team
Steady Hours, Flexible Life
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.
#soGrand
To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to ats@thecheesecakefactory.com.
$17.50 - $23.00 / Hour
Overview
Our menu items are prepared from scratch daily using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and every dish reflects our commitment to culinary excellence in food service and hospitality. Our Line Cooks thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen, taking ownership and pride in producing delicious dishes through precise cooking techniques, attention to detail, and consistency. While our restaurants are busy and our standards are high, you will love our team spirit and have fun creating memorable food and guest experiences.
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
- Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)
- Free shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and family
- 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
- 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 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
- Prepare recipes efficiently using various cooking methods and culinary techniques
- Read & follow recipes using accurate measurements and weights for consistent execution
- Demonstrate strong knife skills including chopping, dicing, and slicing
- Ensure order accuracy through mise en place, proper portioning, and cooking to correct temperatures
- Wow our guests with beautiful plating, presentation, and garnishing
- Support opening and closing duties including station setup & breakdown, FIFO (First In, First Out) stocking, cleanliness, and organization
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper food handling, cross contamination prevention, and food allergy awareness
- Work well under pressure, multitasking with speed, efficiency, and a sense of urgency
- Support teamwork through clear, effective communication
- Follow instructions to uphold high standards
- Prior cooking experience in a full-service restaurant is ideal
- Station experience preferred: Flat Top, Grill, Broil, Fry, Pasta, Sauté, Salad, Pizza, Pantry, Appetizer, Oven or Prep
- Familiarity with cooking techniques is a plus: roasting, grilling, sautéing, or scratch cooking
- Proficient with kitchen tools and equipment, with an understanding of back-of-house operations
- Ability to deliver accurate orders with consistency
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food industry standards
- Dependable, dedicated, and adaptable with a strong work ethic
- Reliable and punctual team player with a positive, patient attitude
- 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
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.
#soGrand
To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to ats@thecheesecakefactory.com.
Salary : $18 - $23