Line Cook: Grow & Shine in a Family Kitchen

Applebee's; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-owned team in Ames. You’ll handle assigned prep work, cook’s station duties, and ensure our recipes, presentation and quality meet our standards.

You’ll learn to work across kitchen departments, stay on top of sanitation, and help maintain efficient line operations. Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a welcoming, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on 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.

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 handling

Mobility

Heavy lifting

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-owned team in Ames. You’ll handle assigned prep work, cook’s station duties, and ensure our recipes, presentation and quality meet our standards.

You’ll learn to work across kitchen departments, stay on top of sanitation, and help maintain efficient line operations. Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a welcoming, supportive environment.