Kitchen Utility & Prep Specialist

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

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas and assist with food preparation. The role requires cleaning, equipment handling, and contributing to a safe, sanitary work environment.

The position involves indoor and occasional outdoor work, lifting up to 40 pounds, and performing tasks in a fast-paced setting while supporting the team. Candidates should be able to follow procedures and respond to emergencies as needed.

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.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on both high and low shelves.
• Works indoors (90%*), outdoors (10%*).
• Works frequently in a hot and damp environment.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas and assist with food preparation. The role requires cleaning, equipment handling, and contributing to a safe, sanitary work environment.

The position involves indoor and occasional outdoor work, lifting up to 40 pounds, and performing tasks in a fast-paced setting while supporting the team. Candidates should be able to follow procedures and respond to emergencies as needed.