Line Cook - Flexible Availability

About Us

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. At Applebee’s (known as Legacy Apple within our group), we’re synonymous with the neighborhood and strive to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve. We’ve given over $5 million to strengthen lives and relationships in our communities, supporting causes like saving high school proms and raising money for children battling cancer. Our guiding value is “Be a Good Neighbor.”

About the Role

Join our team in a fun, family atmosphere where you’ll learn business, leadership, and hospitality. We’re looking for someone who wants to love people by cooking up great-tasting and great-looking food in a newly remodeled, busy environment with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications (50% of the role).
• Complete all assigned prep work (15% of the role).
• Set up your workstation according to the station diagram (15% of the role).
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times (10% of the role).
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after your shift (5% of the role).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5% of the role).
• Work in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow.
• Able to place plates, utensils, pans, and cases on high and low shelves.
• Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation tools.
• Mobility required throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to transport 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.

Physical Demands

• Navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests.
• Move and grasp items up to five pounds regularly.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Bend and stoop as required.
• Adequate vision to discern cleanliness and operate a touchscreen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.