POSITION SUMMARY: Labor orientated position primarily responsible for food preparation for guests in the restaurant according to Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:
• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cook station according to station.
• Maintains product presentations, product quality, and cook time.
• Prepares all menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, Plate Presentations, and.
• Maintains a clean and organized work.
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling at all.
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after the.
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning.
• Effectively manages inventory using FIFO.
• Controls food waste, spoilage and food.
• Temps all food items per Concord.
• Receives all incoming food.
• Clocks in tickets and assures ticket cook times meet or exceed company and brand.
• General utility work as assigned including:.
• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in the dishwashing.
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or.
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment, and.
• Removes trash and garbage to the dumpster.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash.
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish.
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Broiler, Grill and Mid Stations within a kitchen.
• Weight and measurement devices.
• Cooking tools and utensils.
• Dishwashing station and equipment.
• Operation of cleaning tools such as cleaning cloths, buckets, brooms, mops, hoses.
• Pots, Pans and trays.
• Computer monitor and kitchen order management systems.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Friendly and engaging demeanor.
• 18+ years old.
• Prior kitchen work experience preferred.
• ServeSafe Food certificate a plus.
• High School Degree or GED preferred.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills required.
• Bi-lingual experience a plus.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
• Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Transport cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per.
• Ability to place utensils, plates, pans and cases on both high and low.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation.
• Mobility required during the entire.
• A good sense of balance and the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing.
• Standing for long periods of time, up to 4 hours per.
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and.
• Finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and.
Travel: Less than 5%
WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to wet floors, hot and damp environment, extreme temperatures, and loud noises, fast-paced.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.