Line Cook: Join a Community-Focused Kitchen Team

Applebee's; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, the operator of Legacy Applebee’s, is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-oriented team in Watertown, SD. You’ll handle your prep station, cook assigned items from standardized recipes, and help ensure presentation, quality, and timely service across the dining room.

You will work under Applebee’s standards, learn all kitchen roles through cross-training, and contribute to a supportive, community-focused restaurant family.

Qualifications

• 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 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

Reading

Verbal communication

Mobility

Safety-conscious

Tools

Knives

Slicing equipment

Food prep equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, the operator of Legacy Applebee’s, is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-oriented team in Watertown, SD. You’ll handle your prep station, cook assigned items from standardized recipes, and help ensure presentation, quality, and timely service across the dining room.

You will work under Applebee’s standards, learn all kitchen roles through cross-training, and contribute to a supportive, community-focused restaurant family.