Line Cook - Family-Run Kitchen with Community Impact

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join the Applebees team. You’ll handle assigned prep work and your station, upholding our standards for quality, timing, and presentation. Cross-training across kitchen roles is expected to broaden skills.

We look for a positive attitude, reliability, and readiness to learn in a fast-paced environment. This role supports community-centered dining and high customer service goals.

Qualifications

• A 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, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Able to transport cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebees 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

Reading and writing

Verbal communication

Knife handling

Food prep

Mobility

Tools

Knives & prep equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join the Applebees team. You’ll handle assigned prep work and your station, upholding our standards for quality, timing, and presentation. Cross-training across kitchen roles is expected to broaden skills.

We look for a positive attitude, reliability, and readiness to learn in a fast-paced environment. This role supports community-centered dining and high customer service goals.