I applied through other source. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Applebee's (New York, NY) in Aug 2020
Interview
Interview took place in the dining room and the GM conducted it. Requested my social security card, DL, and its not required but I gave him my servesafe certification. This part is just the GM introduction and him trying to get a vibe from you. Sometimes they'll know whether you're hired or not just with the introduction...the whole rest of the interview is trying not to mess it up and test ur knowledge...its usually we a prospective hire talks a huge game but then doesn't know how to boil water or the difference between a fork and a spoon
Interview questions [5]
Question 1
how many years of line experience do you have ie. "how long have you been cooking professionally" not just cooking in general because I've heard new hires try to make baking cookies with grandma career relevant
he asked me about my experience with the standard hot-line equipment. Broiler, flat top, industrial fryer, and hotel pan steamer, and conveyor dish washer
asked me about my experience with the prep kitchen, talked about portioning, showed me how to operate automatic lable printer, dry goods shelving and item locations, same with the walk-in and freezer and proper shelving procedures for cooked and raw materials. then I met my fellow night shift guys, gave me a quick tutorial on the dishwasher and correct shelving for flat wear, pans, lexons, and hand tools.
then did a big lesson on how their ticket screens work ie. how to bump sent tickets, recall and fire an order. showed me their POS (point of sale) computers and then went to the managers office
and finally going over finalizing all your financial and legal documents, W2,tax information and liability paperwork,. when's all said and done u get your clock in card your pay card and employee packet. teaches you how to clock in and out.
I had to dress professionally and they asked me about school, life goals and trajectory. Was really good , the interviewer was rlly nice. The kitchen is also really clean compared to other places ive worked.
i mean they just asked if i had any cooking experience but i got a better job elsewhere so that's why i didn't take it. it wouldn't be a bad job though
I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Applebee's in Oct 2024
Interview
it was quick and simple, with direct questions, about 15 minutes long, the person was friendly and easy to talk to, asked questions about different scenarios and previous jobs, as well as behavioral questions and old relations with coworkers in previous jobs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what was one thing I had to do that i didnt understand or agree with in a previous job
