Line Cook / Kitchen Team Member

Thrive Restaurant Group; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group in Great Bend, KS is opening a dual-branded Applebee's/IHOP and seeking a Line Cook to join the kitchen team. You’ll work across stations, help maintain brand standards, and deliver guest-ready dishes with speed and care.

You’ll learn both concepts, follow safety practices, and contribute to a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn, grow, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare menu items for both Applebee's and IHOP concepts while maintaining brand standards.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate knives, slicers, grills, fryers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Mobility required throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to place plates, cookware, utensils, and supplies on both high and low storage shelves.
• Ability to transport cases and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times during the day.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations to help protect yourself and others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee's and IHOP recipes, plate presentation standards, and product specifications (50%).
• Complete all assigned food preparation and station prep work before and during each shift (15%).
• Set up and stock workstations according to station diagrams and operational standards (15%).
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures at all times (10%).
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas before, during, and after each shift (5%).
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning responsibilities (5%).

Skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Brand cross-training

Reading/writing/basic math

Mobility

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that's been serving communities for over 50 years, and we're looking for the next member of our family. As we open our innovative dual-branded Applebee's / IHOP restaurant, we're building a team that's passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for every guest - morning, noon, and night.

We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities where we live. If you enjoy working in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Thursday: 7am-10pm

Friday - Saturday: 7am - 12am

Our Purpose

To love people by preparing great-tasting, great-looking food that exceeds guest expectations. As a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member), you'll be responsible for your assigned station while maintaining our high standards for food quality, presentation, food safety, and ticket times. You'll learn to prepare menu items from both the Applebee's and IHOP menus according to brand recipes and specifications, with opportunities to cross-train across multiple kitchen stations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee's and IHOP recipes, plate presentation standards, and product specifications (50%).
• Complete all assigned food preparation and station prep work before and during each shift (15%).
• Set up and stock workstations according to station diagrams and operational standards (15%).
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures at all times (10%).
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas before, during, and after each shift (5%).
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning responsibilities (5%).

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn, grow, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare menu items for both Applebee's and IHOP concepts while maintaining brand standards.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate knives, slicers, grills, fryers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Mobility required throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to place plates, cookware, utensils, and supplies on both high and low storage shelves.
• Ability to transport cases and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times during the day.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations to help protect yourself and others.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity throughout each shift. Team members must be able to:

• Move throughout the restaurant and communicate effectively with team members.
• Frequently handle and grasp items weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, reach, twist, and stand for extended periods.
• Maintain adequate vision to assess food quality, cleanliness, and operate touchscreen kitchen systems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tennessee locations participate in E-Verify as required by state law.