Line Cook & Kitchen Team Member: Learn & Grow

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s in the Neighborhood, seeks a Line Cook to maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation. You will handle assigned prep tasks and heat the cook’s station, ensuring consistency with recipes and specifications while learning and supporting other kitchen roles.

You’ll be part of a family-friendly, community-focused team, contributing to great neighborly experiences and the company’s “Be a Good Neighbor” ethos through daily kitchen tasks

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

Shelf handling

Verbal communication

Knife skills

Mobility

Emergency response

Lifting 25 lbs

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group, operating Applebee’s in the Neighborhood, seeks a Line Cook to maintain high standards in food preparation and presentation. You will handle assigned prep tasks and heat the cook’s station, ensuring consistency with recipes and specifications while learning and supporting other kitchen roles.

You’ll be part of a family-friendly, community-focused team, contributing to great neighborly experiences and the company’s “Be a Good Neighbor” ethos through daily kitchen tasks