Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join the Applebee’s concept and support the kitchen team with prep work, cooking and quality presentation. You will learn recipes and specifications and rotate through kitchen departments as part of cross-training.

You should have a positive attitude, be able to handle high-pressure periods, and maintain safety and cleanliness standards throughout the shift. This is an on-site role requiring mobility and physical stamina.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility to perform duties and lift items.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes 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 daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/writing

Adaptability

Safety awareness

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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