Line Cook

About the role

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family‑owned restaurant company with over 50 years of experience. As a member of the Applebee’s “Legacy Apple” team, you will work in a fun family atmosphere while learning business, leadership, and hospitality. The role focuses on cooking great‑tasting, great‑looking food and maintaining high standards for product presentation, quality, and cook times.

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%).

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Ability 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 throughout the entire shift.
• Transport cases up to 50 lb up to 20 times per day.
• Ability to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

Physical Requirements

• Navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests.
• Move and grasp items up to five pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lb.
• Bend and stoop as needed.
• Adequate vision to discern cleanliness and operate a touchscreen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tennessee locations use E‑Verify per state requirements.