Kitchen Utility Aide — Fast-Paced Prep & Sanitation

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Schostak Family Restaurants in Sturgis, Michigan, is seeking a General Utility to maintain clean kitchen areas, assist in food prep, and support the overall operation. You will perform dishwashing, prep tasks, trash removal, and equipment maintenance while working mostly indoors with some outdoor exposure.

The role demands physical stamina and teamwork in a fast-paced dining environment. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in a local restaurant group and emphasizes safety,

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors as needed.
• Attention to cleanliness and sanitation standards.

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 dish machine (5%*).
• 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%*), outdoors (10%*).
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

Job description

Schostak Family Restaurants in Sturgis, Michigan, is seeking a General Utility to maintain clean kitchen areas, assist in food prep, and support the overall operation. You will perform dishwashing, prep tasks, trash removal, and equipment maintenance while working mostly indoors with some outdoor exposure.

The role demands physical stamina and teamwork in a fast-paced dining environment. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in a local restaurant group and emphasizes safety,