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91 Applebees Line Prep Cook Jobs Hiring Near You

Line Cook

Zanesville, OH

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that's been in business for over 50 ... Applebee's Recipes, Plate Presentations and specifications (50%*). * Complete all assigned prep ...

Cook

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... As an Applebee's Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You must be a ...

Cook

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... As an Applebee's Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You must be a ...

Cook

Mansfield, OH

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... As an Applebee's Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You must be a ...

Cook

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... As an Applebee's Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You must be a ...

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... restaurant. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc. * Uses the ...

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... restaurant. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc. * Uses the ...

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... restaurant. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc. * Uses the ...

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier ... restaurant. This includes cooking on the line, expo, seating guests, bartending, etc. * Uses the ...

Carside

Mansfield, OH

$15 - $18.75/hr

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which has grown to be the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn owns and ...

Carside

Mansfield, OH

$15 - $18.75/hr

We have over 460 Applebee's restaurants in 24 states. Flynn Applebee's is one of seven premier brands of Flynn Group, which has grown to be the largest franchise operator in the world. Flynn owns and ...

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Line/prep cook

Frankenmuth, MI · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Line/prep cook at Frankenmuth Brewery, a busy restaurant and banquet/event facility in Frankenmuth, MI. Candidate would work on restaurant line and some prep. Restaurant open 5 -6 days a week for ...

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Line/prep cook

Frankenmuth, MI · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Line/prep cook at Frankenmuth Brewery, a busy restaurant and banquet/event facility in Frankenmuth, MI. Candidate would work on restaurant line and some prep. Restaurant open 5 -6 days a week for ...

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Line/prep cook

Frankenmuth, MI · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Line/prep cook at Frankenmuth Brewery, a busy restaurant and banquet/event facility in Frankenmuth, MI. Candidate would work on restaurant line and some prep. Restaurant open 5 -6 days a week for ...

Urgent

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Line/prep cook

Frankenmuth, MI · On-site

$14 - $20/hr

Line/prep cook at Frankenmuth Brewery, a busy restaurant and banquet/event facility in Frankenmuth, MI. Candidate would work on restaurant line and some prep. Restaurant open 5 -6 days a week for ...

Urgent

Line/Prep Cook

Omaha, NE

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Herbe Sainte, a small locally owned restaurant in Omaha, NE, is currently seeking a talented Line/Prep Cook to join our culinary team. As a Line/Prep Cook at Herbe Sainte, you will play a pivotal ...

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook Introduction Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company where we strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests at ...

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook

Houston, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook Introduction Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company where we strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests at ...

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook

Spring, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

Restaurant Line Cook & Prep Cook Introduction Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company where we strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests ...

Restaurant Line & Prep Cook

Conroe, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $15.75/hr

Restaurant Line Cook & Prep Cook Introduction Welcome to Thind Management, a family-owned management company where we strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to our guests ...

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Applebee's Restaurants Jobs Information

Do workers at Applebee's get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
51% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does Applebee's pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
85% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Applebee's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
44% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 107 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Applebee's?

Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
83% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Applebee's?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
79% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Applebee's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
73% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Applebee's?

Some people get paid time off from work.
58% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 65% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Applebee's worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
46% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Applebee's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
46% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Applebee's workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Applebee's?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
35% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do Applebee's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Applebee's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Applebee's?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
54% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Is a Applebee's job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
79% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Applebee's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Applebee's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Applebee's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
39% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Applebee's?

Most people feel stressed out here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Applebee's enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Applebee's recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Applebee's?

Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Applebee's?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Applebee's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
76% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Applebee's is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2025 and May 2026.
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Line Cook

Line Cook

Applebee's

Zanesville, OH

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Applebee's rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 720 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

59th of 86 rated restaurants


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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