Line Cook

The Cheesecake Factory
Schaumburg, IL

Compensation Range

$18.00 - $21.50 / Hour


Overview:

With over 250 menu items prepared from scratch daily using fresh, high-quality ingredients, 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

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

  • 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


Your Background

  • 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


Who we are:

Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going.


We currently own and operate 353 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 34 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers.


We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.


#SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake


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Posted 2026-05-03

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