Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group • Zanesville, OH

57d

About The Position

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company committed to serving people and strengthening the communities in which it operates. This Line Cook role is part of the Applebee’s Kitchen Team. The cook prepares menu items to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications while maintaining standards for food presentation, quality, and cook times. The role includes completing assigned preparation work, maintaining a workstation, following safe food-handling practices, and cleaning throughout and after shifts. Kitchen Team members learn to prepare all menu items and are cross-trained in all kitchen department roles. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• 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.
• Capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation equipment.
• Mobility required throughout the entire shift.
• Able to transport cases weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.
• Able to navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests.
• Able to move and grasp items weighing up to five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Able to bend and stoop.
• Adequate vision to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications.
• Complete assigned prep work.
• Set up the workstation according to the station diagram.
• Practice sanitary and safe food handling at all times.
• Clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after the shift.
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects.
• Maintain standards for product presentation, product quality, and cook times.
• Learn to prepare all menu items and cross-train in all kitchen department roles.

What This Job Offers

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