Back of House Support Team

Workstream; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

HSA

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid training

Early wage access

Perk program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Applebee’s is hiring for back-of-house (BoH) Team Members across locations. You’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and support food prep across shifts as needed.

The role emphasizes reliability, positive teamwork, and the ability to handle physical tasks like dishwashing. We offer paid training and competitive benefits to help you grow with the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary kitchen and assist with setup and breakdown.
• Perform tasks such as dishwashing and contribute to a productive team environment.

Job description

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Applebee’s restaurants nationwide are hiring!

Applebee’s celebrates a fun, friendly, inclusive culture and invites like‑minded candidates to join a team where hard work opens opportunities and team members get the support they need to succeed.

We take pride in our teams!

Performance - We totally own our actions and are accountable for our results.

Respect - We treat others the way we want to be treated.

Integrity - We do what we say we're going to do, and always do the right thing.

Development - We continuously grow and improve our teams, ourselves, our company, and our communities.

Engagement - We foster a fun, energizing, and engaging place to work.

Responsibilities

The Applebee’s BoH Team Member is an energetic team player who understands the essentials of restaurant kitchen maintenance or is willing to learn. Working various shifts, you will clean and manage the kitchen space to ensure a safe, sanitary, and productive work environment for all team members. Being reliable and taking a positive approach to tackling physical tasks, such as dishwashing, is critical.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry items up to 70 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods (up to an entire shift)
• Bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull regularly for operations, stocking, and equipment use
• Use ladders occasionally
• Work in varying environments including hot kitchen areas and walk‑in coolers/freezers
• Communicate clearly with employees, guests, vendors, and leadership teams
• Recognition and growth- we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Eligible employees receive access to supplemental health care benefits at no cost through Elysian, supporting overall health, wellness, and peace of mind
• Paid Training – we aim to set you up for success!
• Early Wage Access– Access your earnings before payday
• No-cost perk program providing employees with exclusive savings on retail, travel, dining, entertainment, and essential services, designed to support financial wellness.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – we're excited to embark on this journey with you!