Line Cook and Kitchen Team Member – Growth & Community

Thrive Restaurant Group Career Center; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to handle assigned prep work and station duties. You will prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes and maintain high standards for presentation, quality and timing.

You’ll learn recipes, work across kitchen stations, and contribute to a clean, safe dining environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

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%*).

Skills

Communication skills

Mobility

Knife skills

Sanitation

Safety awareness

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to handle assigned prep work and station duties. You will prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes and maintain high standards for presentation, quality and timing.

You’ll learn recipes, work across kitchen stations, and contribute to a clean, safe dining environment. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.