Kitchen Utility & Prep Helper

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a General Utility to maintain clean kitchen areas, equipment, and plateware. The role supports food preparation and upholds the company culture aligned with its core values.

Duties include dishwashing, basic prep, trash removal, and sanitation in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The position requires physical endurance, the ability to work in a hot environment, and flexibility to move between indoor and occasional outdoor areas.

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 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, and equipment.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds multiple times daily.
• Works indoors the majority of the time with some outdoor tasks.

Skills

Team player

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to safety

Physical stamina

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a General Utility to maintain clean kitchen areas, equipment, and plateware. The role supports food preparation and upholds the company culture aligned with its core values.

Duties include dishwashing, basic prep, trash removal, and sanitation in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The position requires physical endurance, the ability to work in a hot environment, and flexibility to move between indoor and occasional outdoor areas.