RESTAURANT LINE COOKS AND PREP COOKS

POSITION SUMMARY: Labor orientated position primarily responsible for food preparation for guests in the restaurant according to Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee's 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 Applebee's 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.