Kitchen Utility & Dishwashing Specialist (Cross-Train)

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s, seeks a General Utility / Dishwasher to support the kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will help maintain clean work areas, assist with basic food prep, and be cross-trained across kitchen stations to ensure smooth service.

cleanliness, safety and teamwork are essential as you handle dishwashing, waste removal and equipment upkeep. This role offers hands-on learning in hospitality operations and contributes to delivering a

Qualifications

• A desire to care for others, grow, and learn.
• A positive attitude.
• 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.

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%*).

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s, seeks a General Utility / Dishwasher to support the kitchen team in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will help maintain clean work areas, assist with basic food prep, and be cross-trained across kitchen stations to ensure smooth service.

cleanliness, safety and teamwork are essential as you handle dishwashing, waste removal and equipment upkeep. This role offers hands-on learning in hospitality operations and contributes to delivering a