Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member – Craft Great Plates

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, owner of Applebees Legacy Apple, seeks a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes and maintain high standards of presentation and quality on the cook's station.

You will be cross-trained across kitchen roles, learn our procedures, and contribute to a safe, sanitary work environment while supporting meal service and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebees 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

Mobility

Emergency awareness

Lifting capability

Tools

Knives

Slicing equipment

Food prep equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, owner of Applebees Legacy Apple, seeks a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You will prepare menu items, follow recipes and maintain high standards of presentation and quality on the cook's station.

You will be cross-trained across kitchen roles, learn our procedures, and contribute to a safe, sanitary work environment while supporting meal service and guest satisfaction.