Kitchen Utility Specialist - Fast-Paced Prep & Clean

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Caledonia, MI is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean, sanitary condition. You will assist in food preparation and help uphold TSFR Core Values across our operations.

The role involves dishwashing, pot and tray washing, trash removal, and routine prep tasks in a fast-paced setting, with occasional outdoor work and safety responsibilities to protect team members and guests.

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 Caledonia, MI is seeking a General Utility to maintain kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils in a clean, sanitary condition. You will assist in food preparation and help uphold TSFR Core Values across our operations.

The role involves dishwashing, pot and tray washing, trash removal, and routine prep tasks in a fast-paced setting, with occasional outdoor work and safety responsibilities to protect team members and guests.