A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Labor orientated position primarily responsible for food preparation for guests in the restaurant according to Potomac Family Dining Group and Applebee's brand standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS
Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cook station according to station Maintains product presentations, product quality, and cook time Prepares all menu items according to Applebee's recipes, Plate Presentations, and Maintains a clean and organized work Practices safe and sanitary food handling at all Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during, and after the Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning Effectively manages inventory using FIFO Controls food waste, spoilage and food Temps all food items per Concord Receives all incoming food Clocks in tickets and assures ticket cook times meet or exceed company and brand General utility work as assigned including: Scrapes and pre-rinses food from dirty dishes and places them in the dishwashing Washes pots, pans and trays by hand and/or Washes work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment, and Removes trash and garbage to the dumpster Cleans garbage cans and trash Assembles, maintains and breaks down dish
EQUIPMENT/ COMPUTER SKILLS
Broiler, Grill and Mid Stations within a kitchen Weight and measurement devices Cooking tools and utensils Dishwashing station and equipment Operation of cleaning tools such as cleaning cloths, buckets, brooms, mops, hoses Pots, Pans and trays Computer monitor and kitchen order management systems
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Friendly and engaging demeanor 18+ years old Prior kitchen work experience preferred ServeSafe Food certificate a plus High School Degree or GED preferred Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills required Bi-lingual experience a plus Reliable transportation required Ability to be a team player Ability to follow manager instructions and guidance Ability to communicate and behave professionally at all times
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Transport cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per Ability to place utensils, plates, pans and cases on both high and low Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation Mobility required during the entire A good sense of balance and the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular and continuing Standing for long periods of time, up to 4 hours per Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and Finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and
Travel:
Less than 5%
WORKING CONDITIONS
Subject to wet floors, hot and damp environment, extreme temperatures, and loud noises, fast-paced. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
