Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member (Family-Run)

Thrive Restaurant Group; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team at Applebee’s Legacy Apple. You will manage assigned prep work and your station while maintaining high standards of presentation, quality, and timing.

You’ll learn and execute recipes and be cross-trained across kitchen roles, contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused environment. Equal opportunity employer, with responsibilities tied to a fast-paced dining operation.

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%).

Skills

Positive attitude

Reading/Writing/Verbal communication

Knife handling & prep equipment

Mobility

Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally

Emergency response

Learn and grow in team environment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team at Applebee’s Legacy Apple. You will manage assigned prep work and your station while maintaining high standards of presentation, quality, and timing.

You’ll learn and execute recipes and be cross-trained across kitchen roles, contributing to a collaborative, customer-focused environment. Equal opportunity employer, with responsibilities tied to a fast-paced dining operation.