Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group•Richmond, VA

12d

About The Position

The Line Cook is primarily 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, monitoring food quality and cooking times, managing inventory and waste, and following safe food-handling practices. The position also performs general utility and dishwashing work and keeps kitchen and work areas clean and sanitary. There is no supervisory responsibility.

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, place utensils, plates, pans, and cases on high and low surfaces, and carry up to 40 pounds regularly.
Ability to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to oneself and others.
Ability to use knives, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation equipment.
Mobility throughout the work period, balance, and ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry.
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 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 and follow safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after work, and complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
Manage inventory using FIFO and control food waste and spoilage.
Check the temperature of 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 and loading or operating dishwashing equipment.
Wash pots, pans, trays, work 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 dishwashing area.