Kitchen Team Member | Line Cook — Learn & Grow

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group invites applications for a Line Cook at Applebee’s. 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’ll learn recipes and specifications and be cross-trained across kitchen roles. You will perform prep, set up stations, and support sanitary operations to ensure smooth shift execution in a family-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• 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%).

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group invites applications for a Line Cook at Applebee’s. 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’ll learn recipes and specifications and be cross-trained across kitchen roles. You will perform prep, set up stations, and support sanitary operations to ensure smooth shift execution in a family-friendly environment.