Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member - Growth & Community

Thrive Restaurant Group Career Center; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You will handle assigned prep work and cook stations, maintain high standards for presentation, quality and timing, and learn recipes and specifications to execute menu items consistently.

You will be cross-trained across kitchen roles and work in a family-friendly, community-focused environment that values great hospitality. The role emphasizes safe handling, efficient workflow, and accurate cooking times.

Qualifications

• 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

Mobility

Reading & communication

Knife skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Knives & cutting equipment

Food prep equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join the Kitchen Team. You will handle assigned prep work and cook stations, maintain high standards for presentation, quality and timing, and learn recipes and specifications to execute menu items consistently.

You will be cross-trained across kitchen roles and work in a family-friendly, community-focused environment that values great hospitality. The role emphasizes safe handling, efficient workflow, and accurate cooking times.