Kitchen Utility & Prep Assistant

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Michigan is seeking a General Utility team member to maintain clean, sanitary kitchen areas, assist in food preparation and support a high-volume service environment. This role aligns with the TSFR Roadmap and our core values while contributing to smooth kitchen operations.

You will perform dishwashing, prep, trash removal, and equipment cleaning, with duties requiring physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and the discipline to work indoors

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

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%*).

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Michigan is seeking a General Utility team member to maintain clean, sanitary kitchen areas, assist in food preparation and support a high-volume service environment. This role aligns with the TSFR Roadmap and our core values while contributing to smooth kitchen operations.

You will perform dishwashing, prep, trash removal, and equipment cleaning, with duties requiring physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and the discipline to work indoors