Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member (Growth & Hospitality)

Hirebridge; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, the Legacy Applebee’s operation, is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station while upholding our high standards for product presentation and quality.

You’ll learn recipes and specifications, work cross‑functionally across kitchen departments, and contribute to a friendly, guest‑centered dining experience in a family‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to safely use knives and food-prep equipment.
• Mobility and ability to lift up to 25 pounds and transport cases.

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 and writing

Verbal communication

Knives handling

Mobility

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Tools

Knives

Slicing equipment

Food preparation equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, the Legacy Applebee’s operation, is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our Kitchen Team. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station while upholding our high standards for product presentation and quality.

You’ll learn recipes and specifications, work cross‑functionally across kitchen departments, and contribute to a friendly, guest‑centered dining experience in a family‑oriented environment.