Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group • Parkersburg, WV

57d

About The Position

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that has been in business for over 50 years. The Line Cook, also referred to as a Kitchen Team Member, prepares food according to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications while meeting standards for presentation, quality, and cook times. The role includes assigned prep work and responsibility for a cook’s station. Kitchen Team members learn to prepare all menu items and are cross-trained in all kitchen department roles.

The position requires maintaining safe and sanitary food-handling practices, cleaning and sanitizing the work area throughout the shift, and completing assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects. The role involves mobility throughout the shift and physical activities such as lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, and using food-preparation equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to use knives, slicing equipment, and other food-preparation equipment.
• Mobility throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to transport cases weighing up to 50 pounds, up to 20 times per day.
• Ability to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.
• Ability to navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests.
• Ability to move and grasp items weighing up to five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability 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