Line Cook — Family-Driven Kitchen Team Member

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

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-oriented team. You’ll learn our recipes, maintain high quality, and work across kitchen stations.

You’ll perform prep work, follow safety standards, and contribute to timely plate presentation. Prior kitchen experience is valued; we support growth and teamwork in a fun, neighborly environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Capable of using knives and food-prep equipment.
• Mobility to move around the kitchen during shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle physical demands.

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

Food prep equipment

Mobility

Lifts up to 50 pounds

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-oriented team. You’ll learn our recipes, maintain high quality, and work across kitchen stations.

You’ll perform prep work, follow safety standards, and contribute to timely plate presentation. Prior kitchen experience is valued; we support growth and teamwork in a fun, neighborly environment.