Family-Style Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member

Thrive Restaurant Group; Waterloo (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Iowa is seeking a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You will be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station while maintaining high standards for product presentation, quality and cook times.

You will learn to prepare all menu items according to recipes and specifications and cross-train across kitchen roles. As part of Applebee’s Legacy Apple family, you’ll contribute to a busy, family‑oriented atmosphere focused on friendly service and community

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• 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

Verbal communication

Knife skills

Mobility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Iowa is seeking a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You will be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station while maintaining high standards for product presentation, quality and cook times.

You will learn to prepare all menu items according to recipes and specifications and cross-train across kitchen roles. As part of Applebee’s Legacy Apple family, you’ll contribute to a busy, family‑oriented atmosphere focused on friendly service and community