Line Cook / Kitchen Team

About the Role

The Applebee’s line cook completes all assigned prep work and sets up the cook’s station; maintains product presentation, product quality, and cook standards while following all food safety guidelines; and prepares all menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications. The line cook fosters a culture aligned with the TSFR Roadmap, including Our Core Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients, then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep costs within forecasted range
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at work station and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
• Set up and clean station according to restaurant protocol
• Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Manager to ensure effective and orderly operations of the restaurant

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant preferred but not required
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Must be organized and self-motivated
• Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift and carry heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule including weekends and evenings

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Psychological Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to work in a team environment, handle a fast-paced environment, and be flexible and willing to accept change. Must also have the ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment

The work environment requires the ability to perform duties in a restaurant setting. On occasion, it may be necessary to travel in an automobile to other locations in the field, either alone or accompanied by a co-worker.