Line Cook — Kitchen Team Member (Family Atmosphere)

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-focused team. You’ll prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, maintain quality and plate presentation, and rotate through kitchen stations with cross-training.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, learn all kitchen functions, practice safe food handling, and contribute to a clean, inviting dining room. This role requires a positive attitude, reliable mobility, and the ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Must have reading, writing and verbal communication skills.
• Able to use 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

Reading

Writing

Verbal communication

Mobility

Manual handling

Emergency response

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-focused team. You’ll prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, maintain quality and plate presentation, and rotate through kitchen stations with cross-training.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, learn all kitchen functions, practice safe food handling, and contribute to a clean, inviting dining room. This role requires a positive attitude, reliable mobility, and the ability to lift up to 50