Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group•Front Royal, 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 completing prep work, setting up and maintaining a cook station, preparing menu items to recipe and presentation standards, managing inventory and food waste, and keeping the work area clean and sanitary. The position also performs general utility and dishwashing duties as assigned. No supervisory responsibility is included.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
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 meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, bending, kneeling, standing, and using food-preparation tools.
Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees and dining-room staff.

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, and follow safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after work; complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning.
Manage inventory using FIFO and 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 as assigned, including scraping and pre-rinsing dishes, washing dishes and cookware, cleaning work surfaces and equipment, removing trash, cleaning garbage cans, and assembling, maintaining, and breaking down the dish station.