Position Description

As an Applebee's® Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You need to be a great communicator and be able to work as part of a team in fast-pace environment. You will work hard, but have a great time doing it!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Prepares menu items according to Applebee’s Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

· Completes all assigned prep work.

· Sets up workstation according to station diagram.

· Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times.

· Temps all food items per Applebee’s specifications.

· Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift.

· Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.

· All other job duties assigned by a manager to ensure the effective and orderly operations of the restaurant.

Education and Experience

· Current High School student, or an individual with a High School Diploma or GED

· Prior restaurant service experience preferred

· Reading, writing, basic math and verbal communication skills required

Perks for our employees:

· Competitive Wages

· Daily Pay Employer

· Meal Discounts

· Flexible Schedules

· Health insurance

· Development opportunities

Physical Standards:

· Must have ability to remain stationary for long periods of up to four (4) hours in length.

· Must be able to safely reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

· Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees and dining room staff

· Possession of finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

The employee is responsible for performing the essential responsibilities of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee should notify Apple American Group of any reasonable accommodation requests and may need to provide supporting medical documentation. This job description may not list all duties for this position and the employee in this position may be required to perform other duties to meet business needs. Apple American Group LLC, reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either the associate or Apple American Group, LLC may terminate employment at any time.

Why Work for Apple American Group?

Apple American Group is a growing franchise that offers stability, opportunity for advancement as well as a great environment, training and benefits. We are committed to helping each employee work and live to his or her fullest potential.

Company Background – Flynn Restaurant Group

Greg Flynn, founded Flynn Restaurant Group (FRG) in 1999 with the acquisition of eight Applebee’s in Washington State. Since then the company has grown at over 20% a year and in the process has become the largest restaurant franchise and one of the 20 largest foodservice companies of any kind in the United States.

While the company’s initial focus was growing within the Applebee’s system, it has since added three other leading brands starting with Taco Bell in 2013, followed by Panera in 2015, and most recently Arby’s in 2018. Today, through its four wholly-owned subsidiaries, Apple American, Bell American, Pan American, and RB American, FRG owns over 460 Applebee's, 270 Taco Bells, 130 Panera cafes, and 360 Arby’s, representing $2.4 Billion in Sales and directly employing more than 48,000 people in 34 states.

Going forward the company plans to continue its aggressive growth by building and acquiring additional restaurants as well as opportunistically expanding into other brands and businesses.

Company Background – Apple American Group

Founded in 1998 by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn, Apple American Group LLC currently owns and operates over 458 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar restaurants in 23 states.

With $1.2 billion in sales and directly employing over 26,000 people, Apple American is the largest Applebee's franchise, and is one of the two largest franchises of any concept in the United States.

Apple American Group LLC is built on a decentralized business model, which means that each geographic area is led by a Market President. Reporting to the Market President are Area Directors, who are multiple unit operators, responsible for the overall functions of the restaurants in their areas. Reporting to the Area Directors are the General Managers, who are the chief restaurant managers responsible for the overall running of their restaurant. Aiding in the management of the restaurant are Assistant Managers, who are responsible for running of their departments (Kitchen, Carside, Service, Bar) and who help with every-day management responsibilities. Rounding out the store leadership are key employees, team leads, and neighborhood experts.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person