Line Cook
Potomac Family Dining Group•Alexandria, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Line Cook is responsible for preparing food for restaurant guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards. The role includes preparing menu items, maintaining product quality and presentation, meeting ticket cook times, and keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and sanitary. The Line Cook also manages inventory and food temperatures, receives deliveries, and performs general dishwashing and kitchen utility work. The position has no supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Friendly and engaging demeanor.
- Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable transportation required.
- Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
- Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Prior kitchen work experience is preferred.
- High school degree or GED is preferred.
- ServeSafe Food certificate is a plus.
- Bilingual experience is a plus.
Nice To Haves
- Prior kitchen work experience.
- ServeSafe Food certificate.
- High school degree or GED.
- Bilingual experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned preparation 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 presentations.
- Keep the work area clean and organized; clean and sanitize it before, during, and after the shift.
- Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
- Follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
- Manage inventory using FIFO and control food waste and spoilage.
- Take 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 them into 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; clean garbage cans and trash areas.
- Assemble, maintain, and break down the dishwashing station.
- Follow manager instructions and guidance and communicate and behave professionally.
- Work as a team player.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
