Family-Driven Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. You’ll handle prep work, support the cook’s station, and help maintain high standards for food quality and presentation.

You will learn and operate across kitchen roles while upholding safety, cleanliness, and efficiency to deliver great guest experiences in a warm, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*).
• Complete all assigned prep work (15%*).
• Set up workstation according to station diagram (15%*).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10%*).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift (5%*).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%*).

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading & writing skills

Verbal communication

Knife handling

Mobility

Emergency response

Tools

Slicing equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. You’ll handle prep work, support the cook’s station, and help maintain high standards for food quality and presentation.

You will learn and operate across kitchen roles while upholding safety, cleanliness, and efficiency to deliver great guest experiences in a warm, family-oriented environment.