Kitchen

Dine Brands Global; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Brands Global in Franklin, Virginia is seeking talented cooks to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in back-of-house cooking within a high-volume restaurant environment, although 1+ years of experience is preferred but not required.

The role offers a great opportunity to work within well-known brands like Applebee's and IHOP. We are committed to providing a team-oriented environment where your passion for cooking can thrive.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant cooking experience preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items according to company standards.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.

Skills

Back-of-house cooking

Team-oriented

High-volume restaurant experience

Job description

1396 Armory Drive, Franklin, VA 23851-2400

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 consisted of 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.

We’re looking for talented Cooks

We offer great restaurant culinary careers for cooks with back‑of‑house cooking, chef, sauté cook, or grill cook kitchen experience in a high‑volume restaurant environment.

Requirements

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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