Line Cook

POSITION SUMMARY: Labor orientated position primarily responsible for food preparation for guests in the restaurant according to Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebees brand standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cook station according to station
• Maintains product presentations product quality and cook time
• Prepares all menu items according to Applebees recipes Plate Presentations and
• Maintains a clean and organized work
• Practices safe and sanitary food handling at all
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area before during and after the
• Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning
• Effectively manages inventory using FIFO
• Controls food waste spoilage and food
• Temps all food items per Concord
• Receives all incoming food
• Clocks in tickets and assures ticket cook times meet or exceed company and brand
• General utility work as assigned including:
  • Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in the dishwashing
  • Washes pots pans and trays by hand and/or
  • Washes work area tables walls refrigerator equipment cooking equipment and
  • Removes trash and garbage to the dumpster
  • Cleans garbage cans and trash
  • Assembles maintains and breaks down dish

EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Broiler Grill and Mid Stations within a kitchen
• Weight and measurement devices
• Cooking tools and utensils
• Dishwashing station and equipment
• Operation of cleaning tools such as cleaning cloths buckets brooms mops hoses
• Pots Pans and trays
• Computer monitor and kitchen order management systems

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Friendly and engaging demeanor
• 18 years old
• Prior kitchen work experience preferred
• ServeSafe Food certificate a plus
• High School Degree or GED preferred
• Reading writing basic math and verbal communication skills required
• Bi-lingual experience a plus
• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance
• Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Transport cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per
• Ability to place utensils plates pans and cases on both high and low
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and
• Capable of using knives slicing equipment and other food preparation
• Mobility required during the entire
• A good sense of balance and the ability to bend stoop kneel lift and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing
• Standing for long periods of time up to 4 hours per
• Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees dining room staff and
• Finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and

Travel: Less than 5%

WORKING CONDITIONS: Subject to wet floors hot and damp environment extreme temperatures and loud noises fast-paced.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

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