Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group•Germantown, MD

12d

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares food for restaurant guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards. The role includes completing assigned preparation work, setting up and maintaining a cook station, preparing menu items to specified recipes and presentations, monitoring food quality and cooking times, managing inventory and waste, and maintaining safe, sanitary, clean, and organized work areas. The position also performs general utility and dishwashing duties as assigned. No supervisory responsibility is assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work as a team player and 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 both 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 shift, 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 food preparation work and set up the cook station.
Maintain product presentation, quality, and cooking times.
Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes and plate-presentation standards.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Handle food safely and sanitarily.
Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after work, and complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
Manage inventory using FIFO, control food waste and spoilage, and temperature-check food items according to Concord requirements.
Receive incoming food deliveries.
Clock in tickets and ensure ticket cooking 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, refrigerators, 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.