Line Cook - Family-Driven Kitchen Team Member

Thrive Restaurant Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team, working in a family‑oriented environment similar to Applebee’s Legacy Apple. You will handle assigned prep work and your station duties while upholding our standards for taste, quality, and presentation.

You’ll be cross‑trained across kitchen roles, learn recipes and specifications, and contribute to safe, efficient service in a fast‑paced setting that values community involvement and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Capable of using knives and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility to move around the kitchen during the shift.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds several 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.
• 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 assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Knife skills

Mobility

Lifting 50 lbs

Emergency response

Teamwork

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team, working in a family‑oriented environment similar to Applebee’s Legacy Apple. You will handle assigned prep work and your station duties while upholding our standards for taste, quality, and presentation.

You’ll be cross‑trained across kitchen roles, learn recipes and specifications, and contribute to safe, efficient service in a fast‑paced setting that values community involvement and guest satisfaction.