Kitchen Utility & Prep Specialist

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Dundee (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas, equipment, plateware and utensils in a clean, sanitary environment. You will assist in food preparation and support dishwashing and prep tasks as part of our team.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, with both indoor and occasional outdoor shifts. Training is provided, and the team environment supports growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts and operating instructions.
• 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%).
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Works indoors (90%), outdoors (10%), hot and damp environment.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Written communication

Public speaking

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas, equipment, plateware and utensils in a clean, sanitary environment. You will assist in food preparation and support dishwashing and prep tasks as part of our team.

This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting, with both indoor and occasional outdoor shifts. Training is provided, and the team environment supports growth opportunities.