Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member

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

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, seeks a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You’ll handle prep work, manage your station, and ensure recipes, plate presentation, and timely service meet our high standards.

You’ll learn all kitchen roles, cross-train across departments, and contribute to a fun, family-oriented dining experience in a supportive team environment.

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%*).

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, seeks a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You’ll handle prep work, manage your station, and ensure recipes, plate presentation, and timely service meet our high standards.

You’ll learn all kitchen roles, cross-train across departments, and contribute to a fun, family-oriented dining experience in a supportive team environment.