Line Cook — Family-Driven Kitchen Team Member

Thrive Restaurant Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family‑owned restaurant group. You will handle assigned prep work, operate your station, and uphold our high standards for product presentation, quality, and cook times while following Applebee’s recipes and specifications.

You will learn and be cross‑trained across kitchen roles, contribute to a supportive team, and help deliver great tasting meals in a fun neighborhood setting.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate.
• Capable of using knives and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility to move around the kitchen and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Responds to emergencies to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to recipes and specifications.
• Complete all assigned prep work and set up workstation.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Assist with daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
• Support cross-training across kitchen roles.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Mobility

Knife skills

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family‑owned restaurant group. You will handle assigned prep work, operate your station, and uphold our high standards for product presentation, quality, and cook times while following Applebee’s recipes and specifications.

You will learn and be cross‑trained across kitchen roles, contribute to a supportive team, and help deliver great tasting meals in a fun neighborhood setting.