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Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Waverly, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Applebee's

Line Cook

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Waverly, IA · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Applebee's

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Waterloo, IA · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation ...

Texas Roadhouse

Prep Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.75/hr

As a Prep Cook your responsibilities would include: * Reading a prep sheet * Following Texas Roadhouse legendary recipes * Keeping the walk-in refrigerator clean and organized * Maintaining and using ...

Parker Place Retirement Community

Cook

Parkersburg, IA · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Cook We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness ...

Parker Place Retirement Community

Cook

Parkersburg, IA · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Cook We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness ...

Parker Place Retirement Community

Cook

Parkersburg, IA · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Cook We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness ...

Parker Place Retirement Community

Cook

Parkersburg, IA · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Cook We are seeking a reliable and skilled Cook to support the operation of our culinary department in a senior living community. The Cook prepares meals, maintains kitchen and dining cleanliness ...

Panda Restaurant Group

Cook

Waterloo, IA

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook for ...

Thrive Restaurant Group

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain ...

Carlos O'Kelly's

Line Cook

Cedar Falls, IA · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member) Invitation: To love people by serving up great tasting and great looking food. You'll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook's station, while you maintain ...

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How much do cooking jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for cooking in Denver, IA is $15.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.09 and $17.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cooking vs Food Preparation Worker?

AspectCookingFood Preparation Worker
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationsTypically no formal certifications needed
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, cateringFood production lines, cafeterias, fast food outlets
Job DutiesPreparing, cooking, and presenting dishesChopping, assembling ingredients, basic food prep
Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering servicesFood manufacturing, cafeterias, quick-service restaurants

Cooking involves preparing and cooking dishes, often requiring culinary skills and certifications. Food Preparation Workers focus on basic food assembly and prep tasks, usually without formal credentials. Both roles are essential in food service environments but differ in complexity and responsibilities.

What are three careers in cooking?

Three careers in cooking include becoming a professional chef, a pastry chef, or a culinary instructor. These roles involve preparing food in restaurants, bakeries, or educational settings, often requiring culinary training and certifications. Each career offers different specialties and work environments within the food industry.

What jobs can you do if you like cooking?

Jobs for those who enjoy cooking include chef, line cook, pastry chef, and kitchen assistant, often requiring culinary skills and food safety knowledge. Other options include catering, food styling, and food service management, which may involve working in restaurants, hotels, or catering companies. Certifications like a food handler's permit can enhance job prospects in this field.

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Infographic showing various Cooking job openings in Denver, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,043 per year, or $15.9 per hour.

Line Cook

Thrive Restaurant Group

Waverly, IA • On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Thrive Restaurant Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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”.

Title:  Line Cook (Kitchen Team Member)

Invitation: To love people by cooking up great tasting and great looking food. You’ll be responsible for your assigned prep work and cook’s station, while you maintain our high standards for product presentation, product quality and cook times. You’ll learn to prepare all menu items according to our recipes, and specifications and as a member of the Kitchen Team you will work-in and be cross-trained in all kitchen department 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%*).
  • 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.
  • Transports cases up to 50 pounds up to 20 times per day.
  • Able to respond in emergency situations to avoid imminent dangers to self and others.

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 and communicate with guests, 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.

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