Back of House Team Member

McAlister's Deli

East Lansing, MI, 48826

Other

17 May 2026

Location: 2129 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing, MI, 48912 Our Back of House positions may include a few different areas. These include:The Dishwasher duties include: Ensures the availability of clean dishes by washing dishes, pots, pans, and flatware; Prepares dish area and kitchen for next shift by cleaning and restocking; Unloads and stores deliveries as needed; Sweeps and mops floors, especially in the event that items are broken or spilled; Takes out the trash and rinses garbage cans; Protects establishment and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies; Other duties as requested by manager.The Line Cook duties include: Maintains food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils; Manages sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas; Reads food orders and/or receives verbal instructions required and prepares orders quickly and accurately; Cleans and restocks station at the beginning and end of each shift, preps additional items as necessary; Ensures prepared food meets quality and quantity requirements; Protects establishment and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies; other duties as requested by management.The Prep Cook duties include: Prepares foods for cooking based on prep lists and manager directions; Prepares food of consistent quality with recipe cards and production and portion standards; Cleans and sanitizes station at beginning and end of shift which may include light dishwashing; Protects establishment and guests by adhering to sanitation and safety policies; other duties as requested by management.This is for a position at a franchised McAlister’s Deli location

FAQ's:

Q) Does McAlister’s hire for deli-style counter service?

A) Yes, ordering is primarily counter-based.

Q) Are sandwich and spud stations separate?

A) Yes, kitchen roles may focus on specific menu items.

Q) Is guest table delivery required?

A) Yes, orders are delivered to tables.

Q) Are lunch hours the busiest?

A) Yes, midday service drives traffic.

Q) Are dining rooms typically calm environments?

A) Yes, atmosphere is casual and relaxed.