Line Cook & Kitchen Team Leader in Training

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

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s Legacy Apple locations, is hiring a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to prep and cook menu items following recipes and standards. You’ll work on your assigned station, learn cross-trained roles, and contribute to quality presentation and timely service.

Responsibilities include preparing items, setting up stations, maintaining sanitation, and supporting daily/weekly cleaning. Physical demands apply; Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans and cases on high and low 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 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%*).

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Manual dexterity

Knife skills

Mobility

Lifting 50 lbs

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s Legacy Apple locations, is hiring a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to prep and cook menu items following recipes and standards. You’ll work on your assigned station, learn cross-trained roles, and contribute to quality presentation and timely service.

Responsibilities include preparing items, setting up stations, maintaining sanitation, and supporting daily/weekly cleaning. Physical demands apply; Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.