Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member — Cross-Train & Grow

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 1,791,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Mason City, IA is seeking a Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and station, ensuring menu items meet our recipes, specifications and presentation standards.

You’ll learn all kitchen roles through cross-training, with emphasis on sanitary practices, timely cook times, and consistent quality. The role supports a warm, family‑style environment and community involvement.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• 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

Willing to learn

Reading & writing

Knife skills

Food prep

Mobility during shift

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in Mason City, IA is seeking a Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and station, ensuring menu items meet our recipes, specifications and presentation standards.

You’ll learn all kitchen roles through cross-training, with emphasis on sanitary practices, timely cook times, and consistent quality. The role supports a warm, family‑style environment and community involvement.