Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group • Midlothian, VA

12d • 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 completing prep work, setting up and maintaining a cook station, preparing menu items to recipe and presentation standards, managing food quality and cook times, and following safe food-handling and sanitation practices. The position also involves inventory rotation, food-temperature checks, receiving deliveries, managing kitchen tickets, cleaning duties, and general utility and dishwashing work. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance.
• Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.
• Travel less than 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Prior kitchen work experience preferred.
• ServeSafe Food certificate is a plus.
• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Bilingual experience is a plus.

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.
• Practice safe and sanitary food handling.
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after work; complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties.
• 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, including scraping and pre-rinsing dishes and placing them in the dishwashing area.
• 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 area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed