Kitchen Team Member: Learn Hospitality and Leadership

Thrive Restaurant Group; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group seeks a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join the Applebee’s team. You will be responsible for prep work and line duties, maintaining high standards for presentation, quality, and timing. Cross-training across kitchen roles will occur as part of a collaborative team.

You will learn recipes and specifications, work with a strong neighborly culture, and contribute to a fun family atmosphere while supporting community-focused activities.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations and specifications.
• Complete all assigned prep work.
• Set up workstation according to station diagram.
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during and after shift.
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Reading, writing and verbal comms

Mobility

Knife handling / food prep

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group seeks a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join the Applebee’s team. You will be responsible for prep work and line duties, maintaining high standards for presentation, quality, and timing. Cross-training across kitchen roles will occur as part of a collaborative team.

You will learn recipes and specifications, work with a strong neighborly culture, and contribute to a fun family atmosphere while supporting community-focused activities.