Thrive Restaurant Group, a family-owned restaurant company with over 50 years of experience, is seeking a talented and passionate individual to join our team. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. If you thrive in a fun, family-oriented environment and are eager to develop your skills in business, leadership, and hospitality, we encourage you to apply.

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)

Legacy Apple, our Applebee's location, is committed to being a good neighbor in the communities we serve. We're more than just a great place to eat; we're dedicated to strengthening lives and relationships. We've been proud to donate over $5 million to support local causes, from high school proms to children battling cancer. At Legacy Apple, we're all about being a good neighbor.

Invitation: Love food? Love people? We're looking for someone who loves to cook up great-tasting, visually appealing dishes. As a Line Cook, you'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, maintaining high standards for product presentation, quality, and timing.

• You'll prepare all menu items according to our recipes and specifications.
• As a member of the Kitchen Team, you'll be cross-trained in all kitchen roles.
• Specific Functions and Duties:
• 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%).
• Adhere to strict sanitary and safe food handling practices at all times (10%).
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize the work area before, during, and after your shift (5%).
• Complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning projects (5%).

Qualification Standards:

• A positive attitude and a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to place plates, utensils, pans, and cases on high and low shelves.
• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation tools.
• Ability to maintain mobility throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds, approximately 20 times per day.
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations to prevent harm to yourself and others.

Physical Demands:

• Regular navigation throughout the restaurant and guest interaction.
• Frequent handling of items up to 5 pounds.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of items up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Sharp visual acuity for restaurant cleanliness and touchscreen operation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tennessee locations use E-Verify per state requirements.

• Fun family atmosphere.
• Opportunity to learn business, leadership, and hospitality.
• Experience in a community-focused environment.

• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow.
• Reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use knives and food preparation equipment.
• Physical mobility and ability to transport cases up to 50 pounds.
• Sanitary and safe food handling practices.