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Applebee's Grill & Bar
Columbus, MS Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2026

At Applebee's® you will discover a balance between work life and personal life, as well as amazing benefits:

  • Flexible scheduling if you have another job / school. 
  • Healthcare benefits; including dental and vision coverage
  • Meal discounts
  • Paid Time Off / Paid Vacations
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive pay – Looking for cooks with experience.


Love an active work environment? As an Applebee's® Cook, you will thrive then! A Line Cook has chance to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting environment with an opportunity for a great career growth. In regards to growth, there is so much available just in the Kitchen! Cross train in Prep, Fry, Broil, and Mid Stations to expand your knowledge in Back of House operations.

 

Ever cooked in a casual dining environment? We are hiring immediately and you may have a head start in the right direction with Applebee's®. As an Applebee's® Cook, you will be centered in the heart and soul of our restaurants. Those who enjoy the Cook position the most typically have a great sense of food safety, have a sense of urgency when preparing a plate for guests, and have basic knowledge of maintaining kitchen equipment and utensils.


You are applying for work with a franchisee of Applebee's, not Applebee's Corp. or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.


If you have previous experience as a Cook, line cook, working in a restaurant, in a kitchen, food service or fast food for other casual dining establishments, please apply! Teens welcomed!


Hiring Immediately!


REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be Eighteen years of age or older.
  • Prior Kitchen experience at other casual dining establishments is an asset.
  • Reliable transportation is preferred.
  • Comfortable working on your feet for full shift
  • Must be able / willing to work in a fast paced environment.

It all started in 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia


Bill and TJ Palmer opened the restaurant that would later become Applebee’s. We’ve grown up a lot since then, with almost 2,000 locations in the U.S. and around the world. Here you will always be welcome – for delicious food, in a neighborhood setting, with attentive service, at a great value.

Salary : $14 - $16

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