Kitchen Utility & Prep Associate

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Michigan is seeking a General Utility to support kitchen operations, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, and assist in basic food preparation. The role contributes to a culture aligned with our core values and restaurant standards.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in a hot, sometimes noisy environment. Teamwork and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Basic math skills for food prep and portioning.

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.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Removes trash and garbage to dumpster area.
• Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish machine.

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Michigan is seeking a General Utility to support kitchen operations, maintain clean and sanitary work areas, and assist in basic food preparation. The role contributes to a culture aligned with our core values and restaurant standards.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in a hot, sometimes noisy environment. Teamwork and reliability are essential for success.