Line Cook - Breakfast

Thrive Restaurant Group • Great Bend, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been serving communities for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. As we open our innovative dual-branded Applebee’s/IHOP restaurant, we’re building a team that’s passionate about hospitality, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for every guest—morning, noon, and night. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities where we live. If you enjoy working in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.

Hours of Operation:
Sun - Thursday: 7am-10pm
Friday - Saturday: 7am - 12am

OUR PURPOSE
To love people by preparing great-tasting, great-looking food that exceeds guest expectations. As a Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member), you'll be responsible for your assigned station while maintaining our high standards for food quality, presentation, food safety, and ticket times. You'll learn to prepare menu items from both the Applebee's and IHOP menus according to brand recipes and specifications, with opportunities to cross-train across multiple kitchen stations.

Requirements

• A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn, grow, and work as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare menu items for both Applebee's and IHOP concepts while maintaining brand standards.
• Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to safely operate knives, slicers, grills, fryers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Mobility required throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to place plates, cookware, utensils, and supplies on both high and low storage shelves.
• Ability to transport cases and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times during the day.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations to help protect yourself and others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee's and IHOP recipes, plate presentation standards, and product specifications (50%).
• Complete all assigned food preparation and station prep work before and during each shift (15%).
• Set up and stock workstations according to station diagrams and operational standards (15%).
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures at all times (10%).
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and food preparation areas before, during, and after each shift (5%).
• Complete assigned daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning responsibilities (5%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed