Line Cook: Learn & Grow in a Friendly Kitchen

Thrive Restaurant Group Career Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-owned operation with over 50 years in business. You’ll prep and cook menu items, learn recipes, and cross-train across kitchen roles to maintain high presentation and quality standards in a busy Applebee’s environment.

As part of the Kitchen Team, you’ll handle prep, station setup, and sanitation while working in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.

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

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Mobility

Food prep equipment

Safety awareness

Job description

Thrive Restaurant Group is seeking a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) to join our family-owned operation with over 50 years in business. You’ll prep and cook menu items, learn recipes, and cross-train across kitchen roles to maintain high presentation and quality standards in a busy Applebee’s environment.

As part of the Kitchen Team, you’ll handle prep, station setup, and sanitation while working in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.