Kitchen Steward & Prep Support - Family-Run Eatery

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a General Utility / Dishwasher to maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils while supporting food preparation. You will be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles and contribute to a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced setting, handling dishwashing tasks, prep work, trash removal, and equipment maintenance. Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• Positive attitude is essential.
• Ability to work in a kitchen with cross-training.
• Willingness to work in hot/damp environments.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in dishwashing machine (50%*).
• Washes pots, pans, and trays by hand and/or machine (15%*).
• Completes all assigned prep work (10%*).
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area (10%*).
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors (5%*).
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%*).
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down the dish machine (5%*).

Skills

Positive attitude

Care for others

Willingness to learn

Team player

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a General Utility / Dishwasher to maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils while supporting food preparation. You will be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles and contribute to a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment.

You’ll operate in a fast-paced setting, handling dishwashing tasks, prep work, trash removal, and equipment maintenance. Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude.