
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $10.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive pay
Flexible Hours
Health Insurance
401(k)
vacation
Training
meal discounts
Job Description
Applebee's is a well-established casual dining restaurant chain known for its inviting atmosphere, diverse menu offerings, and commitment to delivering excellent customer service. With locations all across the United States and worldwide, Applebee's focuses on creating a friendly, inclusive, and fun environment that both customers and employees appreciate. The company prides itself on fostering an engaging workplace culture, supporting growth opportunities, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in its kitchens and dining areas. Applebee's operates in the hospitality industry, specializing in American cuisine with an emphasis on approachable dining for families, friends, and communities alike.
This role is focused on ensuring the smooth and sanitary operation of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness and assisting with food preparation tasks. Working as part of the kitchen staff, the dishwashing and prep assistant role is crucial in supporting the overall kitchen operations by keeping all dishware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment clean and ready for use, and helping kitchen staff with basic food prepping duties. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail, as it involves frequent lifting, handling both high and low shelves, and working under hot and sometimes damp conditions. Employees in this role must be reliable, efficient, and able to respond quickly to emergency situations to maintain a safe working environment.
The position offers competitive pay along with flexible working hours, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment in the food service industry. Additional benefits include health insurance options, a 401(k) retirement plan, vacation time for qualifying employees, and meal discounts. Training is provided to help new employees excel in their tasks and adapt to the fast-paced restaurant environment. Team members will be a vital part of a friendly and inclusive culture where their contributions toward maintaining kitchen hygiene and prep work are highly valued. Working at Applebee's offers an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized brand that values the well-being of its staff while delivering quality dining experiences to guests.
This role is focused on ensuring the smooth and sanitary operation of the kitchen by maintaining cleanliness and assisting with food preparation tasks. Working as part of the kitchen staff, the dishwashing and prep assistant role is crucial in supporting the overall kitchen operations by keeping all dishware, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment clean and ready for use, and helping kitchen staff with basic food prepping duties. This position requires physical stamina and attention to detail, as it involves frequent lifting, handling both high and low shelves, and working under hot and sometimes damp conditions. Employees in this role must be reliable, efficient, and able to respond quickly to emergency situations to maintain a safe working environment.
The position offers competitive pay along with flexible working hours, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment in the food service industry. Additional benefits include health insurance options, a 401(k) retirement plan, vacation time for qualifying employees, and meal discounts. Training is provided to help new employees excel in their tasks and adapt to the fast-paced restaurant environment. Team members will be a vital part of a friendly and inclusive culture where their contributions toward maintaining kitchen hygiene and prep work are highly valued. Working at Applebee's offers an opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized brand that values the well-being of its staff while delivering quality dining experiences to guests.
Job Requirements
- Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day
- ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves
- works indoors (90 percent) and outdoors (10 percent)
- works frequently in a hot and damp environment
- able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others
Job Qualifications
- Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves
- able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others
- works indoors (90 percent) and outdoors (10 percent)
- works frequently in a hot and damp environment
Job Duties
- Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine
- washes pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine
- completes all assigned prep work
- removes trash and garbage to dumpster area
- washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors
- cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles
- assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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