Line Cook: Join a Family-Run Kitchen Team

Thrive Restaurant Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to contribute to our family‑driven culture. You’ll handle prep work, cook at your station, and uphold our standards for presentation, quality and cook times.

You’ll learn recipes and specifications, cross‑train across kitchen roles, and support a fast, friendly service while maintaining cleanliness, safety and teamwork. Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required
• 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 (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%*).

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to contribute to our family‑driven culture. You’ll handle prep work, cook at your station, and uphold our standards for presentation, quality and cook times.

You’ll learn recipes and specifications, cross‑train across kitchen roles, and support a fast, friendly service while maintaining cleanliness, safety and teamwork. Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.