Line Cook: Prep, Plate, Perfect

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Applebees line cook participates in all prep, sets up the station, and ensures quality, presentation, and food safety across the menu. You will prepare dishes according to Applebees recipes, plate standards, and specifications while upholding the TSFR Roadmap and core values.

The role supports a fast-paced, team-driven kitchen where accuracy, speed, and attention to detail matter. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience cooking in a restaurant preferred but not required
• Understanding of cooking methods and procedures, and knife handling skills
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Ability to read and follow cooking directions
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Must be organized and self-motivated
• Must be able to stand, bend, stretch, and lift, and carry heavy materials up to 50 pounds
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule including weekends and evenings

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients then cook and assemble dishes as indicated by recipes
• Perform portion control and minimize waste to keep cost within forecasted range
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner by restocking ingredients at work station and meeting prep times to ensure smooth delivery
• Set up and clean station according to restaurant protocol
• Maintain a clean work station area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Manager to ensure effective and orderly operations of the restaurant.

Skills

Cooking

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Applebees line cook participates in all prep, sets up the station, and ensures quality, presentation, and food safety across the menu. You will prepare dishes according to Applebees recipes, plate standards, and specifications while upholding the TSFR Roadmap and core values.

The role supports a fast-paced, team-driven kitchen where accuracy, speed, and attention to detail matter. Flexibility to work weekends and evenings is required.