Line Cook

Potomac Family Dining Group•Harrisonburg, VA

12d•Onsite

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 also includes general utility and dishwashing work, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and following safe food-handling practices. This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Prior kitchen work experience preferred.
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.
Transport cases weighing up to 50 pounds, up to 20 times per shift.
Place utensils, plates, pans, and cases on both high and low shelves.
Respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.
Use knives, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation equipment.
Remain mobile throughout the shift and stand for long periods, up to four hours at a time.
Maintain balance and bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds regularly and continuously.
Speak clearly and listen attentively to employees and dining-room staff.
Use finger and hand dexterity to operate small tools and equipment.
Travel less than 5%.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or GED preferred.
ServeSafe Food certificate is a plus.
Bilingual experience is a plus.

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; clean and sanitize it before, during, and after work.
Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning duties.
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 dirty dishes and loading them into the dishwashing machine.
Wash pots, pans, trays, and kitchen surfaces and equipment by hand and/or machine.
Remove trash and garbage to the dumpster and clean garbage cans and trash areas.
Assemble, maintain, and break down the dish station.
Follow manager instructions and guidance and communicate and behave professionally.