Dishwasher

About Thrive Restaurant Group and Applebee’s

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned business with more than 50 years of history. We take pride in positively impacting our customers and communities. Applebee’s, known as Legacy Apple, is a neighborhood-focused restaurant committed not only to great food but also to being a good neighbor by contributing over $5 million towards community causes such as supporting high school proms and children battling cancer.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Dishwasher/General Utility team member who will play a key role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting with food preparation. This role offers opportunities to learn business, leadership, and hospitality skills as part of our Kitchen Team, where cross-training in multiple kitchen functions is encouraged.

Primary Duties

• Scrape and pre-rinse food leftovers from dishes and load them into the dishwashing machine (approximately 50% of tasks).
• Hand or machine wash pots, pans, and trays (about 15% of duties).
• Complete assigned food preparation tasks (roughly 10%).
• Remove trash and dispose of it in the dumpster area (10%).
• Clean work surfaces including tables, walls, refrigerators, cooking equipment, and floors (5%).
• Sanitize garbage cans and trash receptacles (5%).
• Set up, maintain, and dismantle the dishwashing machine equipment (5%).

Qualifications and Physical Expectations

• A genuine interest in caring for others and a willingness to learn and grow.
• A positive attitude and teamwork spirit.
• Ability to carry cases weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times daily (up to 20 times).
• Capability to place plates, utensils, pans, and cases on shelves both high and low.
• Comfort working predominantly indoors (90%) and occasionally outdoors (10%).
• Ability to work in warm and humid conditions frequently.
• Quickly respond in emergencies to ensure safety for self and others.

Physical Requirements

The role requires navigating around the restaurant, communicating with guests, handling items up to five pounds regularly, lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds, and frequent bending and stooping. Adequate vision is needed to monitor cleanliness and operate a touchscreen. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thrive Restaurant Group is committed to equal employment opportunities. Locations in Tennessee also comply with E-Verify requirements as per state law.