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Line Cook

APPLEBEE'S
SALEM, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2025

What does it mean to be part of the neighborhood?
At one of the largest casual dining concepts in the world, we build connections in our community by bringing energy, excitement, and fun to our “Make it Right, Serve it Fast” promise in the restaurant.
We are proud to cook, build, and create the craveable food our neighbors love. Every day is unique when bringing our menu to life to create authentic guest experiences that range from Ladies Night Out to Sunday Family Dinner.
Highlight your love for a fast-paced, high energy kitchen environment with our world class training program to work part-time or start your career. We offer flexibility, opportunity, and a sense of community to those who are committed to making an impact and celebrating excellence.

Completes all assigned prep work and sets up cook’s station. Maintains product presentations, product quality and cook time standards. Prepares all menu items according to Applebee’s Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications.

Specific Functions and Duties:
1. Prepares menu items according to Applebee’s Recipes, Plate Presentations
and specifications.
2. Completes all assigned prep work.
3. Sets up workstation according to station diagram.
4. Practices sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
5. Cleans and sanitizes the work area before, during and after shift.
6. Completes assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Must be 18 years or older for this position.
Prior experience as cook, line cook, chef, prep cook, grill cook, fry cook, BOH, or other back of the house part time restaurant jobs highly desirable.

1. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight. Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication. Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.
1. Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
2. Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
3. Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
4. Mobility required during the entire shift.
5. Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
6. Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Physical:
1. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees, dining room staff, and guests. Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to six (6) hours in length. Must have the ability to lift pots, pans, etc., up to 40 pounds in weight.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication. Must possess finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer.
We follow all Ban the Box and Fair Chance Hiring guidelines per federal and local laws.

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