Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member—Growth in Hospitality

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join the Applebee’s kitchen team. You will manage assigned prep work, maintain high standards for presentation, quality, and cook times, and learn across kitchen roles through cross-training.

You’ll follow Applebee’s recipes and specifications, work safely, and contribute to a positive, guest-focused dining experience in a neighborhood setting.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Reading, writing and verbal communication skills required.
• Mobility required during the entire shift.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment and other food preparation equipment.

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

Communication skills

Mobility

Physical stamina

Tools

Knives

Slicing equipment

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook to join the Applebee’s kitchen team. You will manage assigned prep work, maintain high standards for presentation, quality, and cook times, and learn across kitchen roles through cross-training.

You’ll follow Applebee’s recipes and specifications, work safely, and contribute to a positive, guest-focused dining experience in a neighborhood setting.