Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group•Ashland, VA

12d

About The Position

The Line Cook is primarily responsible for preparing food for restaurant guests according to Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards. The role includes preparing menu items, maintaining product quality and presentation, managing food inventory and waste, and keeping kitchen and dishwashing areas clean and sanitary. General utility tasks may also be assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
Ability to transport cases weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per shift.
Ability to place utensils, plates, pans, and cases on high and low surfaces.
Ability to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.
Ability to use knives, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation equipment.
Mobility throughout the work period, with the ability to balance, bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and regularly carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to four hours at a time.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees and dining-room staff.
Finger and hand dexterity for using small tools.

Nice To Haves

Prior kitchen work experience.
ServeSafe Food certificate.
High school degree or GED.
Bilingual experience.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned prep work and set up the cook station according to station requirements.
Maintain product presentation, quality, and cook times.
Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes and plate presentation standards.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after the shift.
Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
Manage inventory using FIFO.
Control food waste and spoilage.
Check food temperatures according to Concord requirements.
Receive incoming food deliveries.
Clock in tickets and ensure ticket cook times meet or exceed company and brand standards.
Perform general utility work, including scraping and pre-rinsing dishes and loading the dishwashing machine.
Wash pots, pans, and trays by hand or machine.
Wash work-area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment, and floors.
Remove trash and garbage to the dumpster and clean garbage cans and trash areas.
Assemble, maintain, and break down the dish station.