Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, behind Applebee's Legacy Apple, seeks a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You’ll handle prep work, your station duties, and uphold high standards for presentation, quality and cook times. You will learn and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

As part of our family atmosphere, you’ll prepare menu items per recipes, learn specifications, and contribute to community and guest satisfaction while working with a supportive team.

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

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Mobility

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, behind Applebee's Legacy Apple, seeks a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You’ll handle prep work, your station duties, and uphold high standards for presentation, quality and cook times. You will learn and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

As part of our family atmosphere, you’ll prepare menu items per recipes, learn specifications, and contribute to community and guest satisfaction while working with a supportive team.