Line Cook

Hirebridge; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge in Great Bend, Kansas is seeking a Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team. In this role, you will prepare menu items according to recipes while maintaining product quality and presentation. You will complete assigned prep work and practice safe food handling at all times. This position requires a positive attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to lift items up to 25 pounds. Join us to create great-tasting food in a collaborative environment!

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates and utensils on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives and food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Complete assigned prep work and clean workstation.
• Practice safe food handling and sanitation.
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Reading, writing and verbal communication

Knife handling

Mobility during shift

Job description

Title: Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)

Invitation

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times. You’ll learn to prepare all menu items according to our recipes, and specifications and as a member of the Kitchen Team you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Specific Functions and Duties

• 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%*).

Qualification Standards

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• 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.

Physical

There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you’ll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests, 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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