Kitchen

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

Job summary

Applebee's Services Inc in Lakeland, Florida, is seeking talented cooks for various kitchen roles, including chef and grill cook. The company values teamwork and a passion for culinary excellence.

Applicants should ideally have experience but new candidates are welcome. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States. Join a dynamic kitchen team in a fast-paced environment!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standards.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Back-of-house cooking

Teamwork

Passion for success

Job description

4835 S. Florida Avenue Lakeland, FL 33813

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 comprised over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full‑service restaurant companies in the world and expanded into the Fast Casual segment in 2022. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the company’s website at www.dinebrands.com.

We are looking for talented cooks. We offer excellent culinary careers for cooks experienced in back‑of‑house cooking, chef, sauté cook, or grill cook roles within 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.

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