Kitchen Utility & Prep Specialist

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Schostak Family Restaurants is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen work areas, dish machines, and rack systems. You will assist in food preparation and ensure all plateware, utensils, and equipment are clean, sanitary and ready for service.

This role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a fast-paced environment. You will join a collaborative team that values reliability, safety and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to speak effectively before groups

Responsibilities

• Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in 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 up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Works indoors most of the time, with some outdoor work.
• Aids in emergency situations to ensure safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Team Schostak Family Restaurants is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen work areas, dish machines, and rack systems. You will assist in food preparation and ensure all plateware, utensils, and equipment are clean, sanitary and ready for service.

This role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working in a fast-paced environment. You will join a collaborative team that values reliability, safety and a customer-focused approach.