Line Cook

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.