Line Cook - Applebee's
Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that's been in business for over 50 years, and we're looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.
In Applebee's, we're known as Legacy Apple. Applebee's has become synonymous with the neighborhood, which inspires us to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, not just a great place to eat. Whether we're helping save a high school prom, or raising money for children battling cancer, we've given over $5 million to strengthen the lives and relationships in our communities. Our guiding value is Be a Good Neighbor.
Role: Line Cook
Invitation: To make a difference by loving people with friendship, food and drinks. You'll be responsible for creating a welcoming bar atmosphere while you serve and interact with guests, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as food.
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%*).
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%*).
Qualification Standards:
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.
Benefits
We have two classes of benefits: what we call Thrive perks and the more traditional benefit offerings. Perks may include:
50% discount on food at Applebee's, Carlos O' Kelly's, Modern Market, and HomeGrown.
25% discount on catering orders
Paid time off for full-time Team Members
We offer the following traditional benefits to full-time hourly Team Members - full time defined as having worked 30 or more hours, per week, on average for 12 consecutive months (our look-back period).
All Team Members
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Mental Health Resources
Full-time Hourly Team Members
Medical insurance
Tele-medicine
Physical
There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you'll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.
Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NC, SC, TN and Fremont, NE locations use E-Verify per state requirements.
Job Overview
Title: Line Cook
Location: Moline, IL
Pay - $15 - $18 per hour
Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that's been in business for over 50 years, and we're looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the communities in which we live. If you want to work in a fun family atmosphere and are interested in learning business, leadership, and hospitality, this is the place for you.
In Applebee's, we're known as Legacy Apple. Applebee's has become synonymous with the neighborhood, which inspires us to be a good neighbor in the communities we serve, not just a great place to eat. Whether we're helping save a high school prom, or raising money for children battling cancer, we've given over $5 million to strengthen the lives and relationships in our communities. Our guiding value is Be a Good Neighbor.
Role: Line Cook
Invitation: To make a difference by loving people with friendship, food and drinks. You'll be responsible for creating a welcoming bar atmosphere while you serve and interact with guests, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as food.
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%*).
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%*).
Qualification Standards:
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.
Benefits
We have two classes of benefits: what we call Thrive perks and the more traditional benefit offerings. Perks may include:
50% discount on food at Applebee's, Carlos O' Kelly's, Modern Market, and HomeGrown.
25% discount on catering orders
Paid time off for full-time Team Members
We offer the following traditional benefits to full-time hourly Team Members - full time defined as having worked 30 or more hours, per week, on average for 12 consecutive months (our look-back period).
All Team Members
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical Illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Mental Health Resources
Full-time Hourly Team Members
Medical insurance
Tele-medicine
Physical
There are physical demands that come with this role. To be successful in this role you'll be regularly required to 1) navigate throughout the restaurant 2) move and grasp items up to five pounds, 3) occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 4) bend and stoop. You must have adequate vision to be able to discern cleanliness throughout the restaurant and operate a touchscreen. To perform these essential functions, reasonable accommodations may be made if you have disabilities.
Thrive Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NC, SC, TN and Fremont, NE locations use E-Verify per state requirements.
Job Overview
Title: Line Cook
Location: Moline, IL
Pay - $15 - $18 per hour
Job ID: 485151495
Originally Posted on: 7/14/2025
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