Line Cook: Grow with a Caring Kitchen Team

Thrive Restaurant Group Career Center; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Waverly, IA is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to prepare menu items, follow Applebee’s recipes and maintain plate presentation, quality and cook times. You’ll be trained across kitchen stations and learn our standards while supporting a busy, family‑oriented restaurant.

The role requires a positive attitude, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and safe food handling. Join a team that values learning, hospitality, and neighborly service.

Qualifications

• Must have positive attitude and desire to learn.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility to move around the restaurant and stations.
• Capability to use knives, slicing equipment and other prep tools.
• Ability to respond to emergencies to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes 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 daily and weekly cleaning projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Mobility

Reading writing communication

Knife handling

Emergency response

Tools

Knives & slicing tools

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Waverly, IA is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to prepare menu items, follow Applebee’s recipes and maintain plate presentation, quality and cook times. You’ll be trained across kitchen stations and learn our standards while supporting a busy, family‑oriented restaurant.

The role requires a positive attitude, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and safe food handling. Join a team that values learning, hospitality, and neighborly service.