Kitchen

Applebee's Services Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Applebee's Services Inc is seeking Cooks for their restaurant operations in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position focuses on cooking, sautéing, or grilling in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of cooking experience, be team-oriented, and possess a passion for success. Competitive pay, benefits, including 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and paid time off will be offered to both part-time and full-time team members.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant cooking experience preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Food Handler license and/or other certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on cooking, sautéing, or grilling in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team-oriented

Passion to succeed

Job description

Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar®, IHOP®, and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop® brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands had over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company’s website located at www.dinebrands.com.

Responsibilities

This restaurant back‑of‑house job for Cooks will focus on cooking, sautéing, or grilling in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant cooking experience (preferred but not required)
• Team‑oriented with a passion to succeed
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Food Handler license and/or other certifications may be required (depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense)

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive pay, career development and advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), Medical Benefits, and more! All team members, part‑time and full‑time, can accrue paid time off and get access to Dine’s EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Work/Life program that provides health and wellness support for you and your eligible family members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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