Line Cook Jobs

About The Position

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.