Cook applicants have rated the interview process at The Cheesecake Factory with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Cook roles take an average of 5 days to get hired, when considering 3 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at The Cheesecake Factory overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at The Cheesecake Factory as a Cook according to 3 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 75%
Skills test: 25%
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The manager gave me a call and just asked a few basic things—where I’d worked before, what kind of food I’m comfortable with, and when I’d be available to start. It was pretty casual.
A couple of days later, they invited me in for an interview at the restaurant. I sat down with the head chef and the owner. They asked about my experience, how I handle pressure during busy services, and what I’d do in situations like short staffing or running out of ingredients. They also wanted to know how I keep things clean and organized in my station.
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they asked me to come in for a trial shift. I helped with prep, did a few dishes from their menu, and they watched how I worked during a lunchtime rush. It was fast-paced but I felt comfortable.
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory (San Antonio, TX) in Aug 2015
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Absolutely the easiest interview I've ever had. My interviewers were basically surprised I was there at all. Talked to a few people for a few minutes that was it
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Why do people in the kitchen wear the same uniform?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Cheesecake Factory
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I had applied online, through the Cheesecake Factory website, for a position in the back of the house of the restaurant, which was easier than I thought it would have been. After about two weeks I got a call for an interview. Depending on who else they called they might seat you outside with two tables between each person. (It was only me and another guy that applied for FOH). Talked for a while got asked about how'd you hear about the job, past experience, why I wanted to work there.
After the interview, which took less than 30 minutes I got offered a position.