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 cost 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

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, talk, hear, walk, use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects and reach with hands and arms; may occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Psychological Demands: 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: On occasion, travel in an automobile to other locations in the field either alone or accompanied by a co-worker may be necessary.