Kitchen Utility & Prep Associate

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

Job summary

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas, equipment, and dishware in a clean, sanitary environment. The role supports food preparation and upholds the company road map and core values in daily operations.

Primary duties include dishwashing, pot and utensil washing, trash removal, and light prep work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, work in a fast-paced team setting, and adapt to indoor/outdoor conditions as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, operating and maintenance instructions 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 the dishwashing machine.
• 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.
• Transports cases weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Works indoors most of the time and outdoors occasionally.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Job description

TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas, equipment, and dishware in a clean, sanitary environment. The role supports food preparation and upholds the company road map and core values in daily operations.

Primary duties include dishwashing, pot and utensil washing, trash removal, and light prep work. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, work in a fast-paced team setting, and adapt to indoor/outdoor conditions as needed.