Kitchen Utility Specialist — Fast-Paced Prep & Dish Care

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Novi, MI is seeking a General Utility to support kitchen operations, dishwashing, basic food prep and sanitation, aligned with TSFR Roadmap and core values.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working mostly indoors with some outdoor duties, while responding to emergencies to maintain safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Scrapes and pre-rinses dirty dishes and loads the dishwashing machine.
• Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine.
• Completes all assigned prep work.
• Removes trash and garbage to the dumpster area.
• Washes tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors.
• Cleans garbage cans and trash receptacles.
• Assembles, maintains and breaks down the dish machine.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds, up to 20 times daily.
• Places plates, utensils and pans on high and low shelves.
• Primarily indoors with some outdoor work.
• Works in hot and damp environments and responds to emergencies to avoid danger.

Job description

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Novi, MI is seeking a General Utility to support kitchen operations, dishwashing, basic food prep and sanitation, aligned with TSFR Roadmap and core values.

The role involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working mostly indoors with some outdoor duties, while responding to emergencies to maintain safety and service quality.