Line Cook / Kitchen

Applebee's; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine Brands Global, Inc. is seeking Cooks for all shifts at our new Dual-Branded Applebee's | IHOP in Sikeston, MO. This back-of-house role focuses on cooking, sautéing, and grilling in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

We welcome both part-time and full-time team members. Candidates should be 18+, eligible to work in the United States, and have food handler certifications where required by local law. Training provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of restaurant cooking experience preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Food Handler license and/or other certifications may be required (depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense).

Responsibilities

• This restaurant back-of-house job for Cooks will focus on cooking, sautéing, or grilling in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Food Handler license

Job description

1260 S. Main Sikeston, MO 63801-9349 Based in Pasadena, California, Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN), through its subsidiaries and franchisees, supports and operates restaurants under the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, IHOP, and Fuzzy's Taco Shop brands. As of December 28, 2025, these three brands consisted of over 3,500 restaurants across 20 international markets. Dine Brands is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world and in 2022 expanded into the Fast Casual segment. For more information on Dine Brands, visit the Company's website located at www.dinebrands.com.

Dine Brands is seeking Cooks for all shifts (part-time and full-time) at our new Dual-Branded Applebee's | IHOP Restaurant that is opening soon! This new, unique dining experience brings together two iconic brands under one roof. From IHOP's world-famous pancake and breakfast offerings to Applebee's fan-favorite boneless wings, burgers, and appetizers, you'll be part of serving up the best of both brands from morning until late night! Plus, this restaurant will be company-owned and -operated, meaning you get the benefits of being a Dine Brands restaurant team member.

Who are we? At Dine Brands, we celebrate success as we passionately nurture (and grow) the world's most beloved restaurant brands. We are innovators that embrace new ideas & creativity. We value commitment and take personal accountability for our actions. We value openness, authenticity, and fostering an environment where team members can grow.

Responsibilities:

This restaurant back-of-house job for Cooks will focus on cooking, sautéing, or grilling in a high-volume restaurant environment.

Requirements:

1+ year of restaurant cooking experience preferred but not required. Team-oriented with a passion to succeed. Must be at least 18 years old. Eligible to work in the United States. Food Handler license and/or other certifications may be required (depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense).

Compensation & Benefits:

• We offer competitive pay, career development and advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, 401K, Medical Benefits, and more!
• All team members, part-time and full-time, can accrue paid time off and get access to Dines EAP (Employee Assistance Program)+Work/Life program that provides health and wellness support for you and your eligible family members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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