Experienced Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group • Derby, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company with over 50 years of experience, seeking a new team member. They are committed to making a difference in the lives of their customers and communities. The role offers a fun, family atmosphere and opportunities to learn about business, leadership, and hospitality. Applebee's, known as Legacy Apple, aims to be a good neighbor in its communities, having donated over $5 million to various causes. Their guiding value is "Be a Good Neighbor". The Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) is responsible for preparing great-tasting and visually appealing food, managing their assigned prep work and cook's station while maintaining high standards for product presentation, quality, and cook times. They will learn to prepare all menu items according to recipes and specifications and will be cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

Requirements

• 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.
• Regularly required to navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests.
• Regularly required to move and grasp items up to five pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to bend and stoop.
• Adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen.

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%).

What This Job Offers

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