What do you seek in your career path? An opportunity for growth? A chance to succeed? A fun, exciting social environment? Blending all of these together is the difference between a good job and a great career. At Applebee's you will discover a balance between work life and personal life, as well as a wealth of benefits for your health, future, family and happiness.

We strive to encourage, enrich and celebrate our associates every day. Why? It's simple - we found it's the best way to help people reach their potential. It all starts with our inclusive culture, which welcomes and embraces our collective differences...and the strengths these differences create.

If this sounds like the kind of workplace you would enjoy, please apply now!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Maintains the kitchen work areas, equipment, plate ware and utensils in a clean, sanitary and organized fashion. Assists in food preparation as needed. Assists in outside maintenance of the grounds and building as assigned.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes, silverware, utensils and small wares and places them in an efficient and orderly fashion onto a dish rack which is then placed through the dishwashing machine.
• Washes pots, pans and heavily soiled items by hand and / or through the dishwashing machine.
• Completes all assigned prep work in a timely fashion as prescribed by Applebees
• Removes trash and garbage to the dumpster area and then deposits the trash and / or garbage in the proper receptacle.
• Washes work areas, tables, counters, wall, floors refrigeration and cooking equipment.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles as needed.
• Assembles, maintains dishwashing machine, including proper temperatures, throughout the shift. Breaks down, cleans and reassembles dishwashing machine at the end of the shift.
• Any and all other operational tasks as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Must be at least 16 years of age upon date of hire
• Transports, lifts and stocks onto shelves cases up to 50 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans, pots and miscellaneous kitchen small-wares on both high and low shelving.
• Works both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Works in a hot and damp environment
• Able to respond quickly in an emergency situation to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to wet floors, extreme temperatures and loud noises.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, lift and carry dish racks weighing up to 50 pounds on a continuous and regular basis.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move freely without restriction throughout the kitchen and grounds.