Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group • Dickson, TN

53d

About The Position

The Line Cook is a Kitchen Team Member responsible for preparing food to Applebee’s recipes, plate presentations, and specifications. The role includes completing assigned preparation work, maintaining an assigned cook’s station, and meeting standards for product presentation, quality, and cook times. Team members learn to prepare all menu items and are cross-trained in kitchen department roles. The position also requires safe food handling and regular cleaning and sanitizing of the work area.

Requirements

• Have a positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Be able to place plates, utensils, pans, and cases on high and low shelves.
• Have reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Be capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment.
• Have mobility throughout the entire shift.
• Be able to transport cases weighing up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
• Be able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent danger to self and others.
• Be able to navigate throughout the restaurant and communicate with guests.
• Be able to move and grasp items weighing up to five pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and bend and stoop.
• Have 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 all assigned preparation 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.
• Learn to prepare all menu items and work in and cross-train across kitchen department roles.

What This Job Offers

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