Kitchen Utility & Prep Associate

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Ludington, MI is seeking a General Utility to support kitchen operations. You’ll keep dish areas clean, help with food prep, and maintain sanitary conditions in line with our standards.

The role is team-focused, works mostly indoors in a fast-paced environment, and requires reliability and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Join a hands-on crew committed to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• General Utility role supports kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Assists in food preparation procedures and maintains sanitation.
• Follows safety, sanitation and core values in daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes and pre-rinses dirty dishes and loads the dish machine.
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand or machine.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Removes trash to the dumpster area.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and floors.
• Cleans garbage cans and receptacles.
• Maintains and breaks down the dish machine.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds, up to 20 times daily.
• Places plates and utensils on shelves at various heights.
• Works indoors most of the time, outdoors occasionally.
• Operates in hot and damp environments and responds to emergencies.
• Communicates effectively with teammates and leadership.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food prep

Teamwork

Safety sanitation

Tools

Dishwashing machine

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Ludington, MI is seeking a General Utility to support kitchen operations. You’ll keep dish areas clean, help with food prep, and maintain sanitary conditions in line with our standards.

The role is team-focused, works mostly indoors in a fast-paced environment, and requires reliability and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Join a hands-on crew committed to guest satisfaction.