Applebee's (Meadville) Cook

SUMMARY: To provide the best service possible by preparing each and every food product to company specifications, meeting and exceeding the expectations of our guests.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintains a positive and professional as well as genuine approach to job duties, fellow team members and the guests, recognizing the value of teamwork.
• Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment, coping with stressful situations with patience and a positive outlook.
• Displays a great sense of urgency, a strong attention to detail, and a desire to get things done right the first time.
• Enjoys the challenge of effectively managing multiple tasks without sacrificing quality or cost controls.
• Exhibits an understanding of the importance of safe food handling procedures, as well as safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Places delivery items in the proper storage areas such as shelves and the walk-in cooler/freezer.
• Rotates food products to preserve quality and control waste.
• Utilizes AM/PM checklists to determine quantities of products to prepare for the shift.
• Assembles and activates all equipment and machinery, i.e. ovens, broilers, fryers, for use.
• Prepares food items to order, or in advance as needed.
• Prepares various food items, such as steaks, chicken, fish, potatoes, salad, etc.
• Plates all ordered food items in accordance with guest orders and company specifications and places on line for pick-up.
• Empties trash and places dirty dishes and pans on racks or counters for cleaning in dishwasher area.
• Maintains a sanitary work station, using the "clean as you go" method.
• Prepares food items following the restaurants recipe manuals.
• Knowledge and use of safe food handling/sanitation procedures.
• Uses checklist to assess food quantities.
• Exercises teamwork with other staff.
• Abides by the restaurants standards, policies, procedures, and safety rules at all times.
• Reports to work on time well groomed and properly attired.
• Conducts self in a professional and respectful manner towards guests, fellow employees and management at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of all trade secrets, keeping all recipes, policies and procedures confidential.
• All other duties as assigned.