Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group•Lanse, MI

12d

About The Position

The Line Cook is responsible for food preparation for restaurant guests in accordance with Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee’s brand standards. The role includes preparing menu items, maintaining food quality and presentation, keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary, managing inventory and food waste, and performing general dishwashing and utility work. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Friendly and engaging demeanor.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to work as part of a team 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 high and low shelves.
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, good balance, and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand for 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, product quality, and cook times.
Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes and plate presentation standards.
Keep the work area clean and organized, and clean and sanitize it before, during, and after the shift.
Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties.
Practice safe and sanitary food handling.
Manage inventory using FIFO and control food waste and spoilage.
Temperature-check food items 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, washing dishes and cookware, cleaning kitchen surfaces and equipment, removing trash, and maintaining garbage cans and trash areas.
Assemble, maintain, and break down the dishwashing area.