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Full Time Line Cook at Applebee's - New Philadelphia

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Job Description

Flynn Group, founded by Greg Flynn started its journey with the acquisition of 8 Applebee's in 1999. Over the next two decades we grew by building new stores and acquiring other franchise operators to become the largest Applebee's franchisee in the world. This strong foundation is what allowed Flynn Group to expand into other brands, countries, and industries. 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 operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including Applebee's, Arby's, Panera Bread, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Wendy's and Planet Fitness. Our primary mission is to be the premier operator within each of these brands. We will achieve this by focusing on our core values; Care Genuinely for People, Play like a Champion, and Win as One. Job Description Fun. Flexibility. Growth. Are you looking for a fun and exciting environment, flexible work schedule, or an opportunity for growth? Blending all these together is the difference between a good job and a great career. At Applebee's you will discover a balance between work life and personal life, as well amazing benefits for your health, future, family, and happiness. As an Applebee's Cook, you will make our amazing menu items worth coming back for. You must be a great communicator and be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will work hard but have a great time doing it! You must be at least 18 years old, be able to effectively communicate with others, and be committed to making an impact. We offer competitive wages, Daily Pay , flexible work schedules, healthcare benefits, meal discounts, and a great career path. Daily Pay is not available in California The health, safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Physical Standards: Must have ability to remain stationary and exert well-paced mobility for long periods of up to four (4) hours in length. Must be able to safely reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Work frequently in a hot and damp environment. Must be able to speak clearly and listen attentively to employees and dining room staff. Possession of finger and hand dexterity for using small tools and equipment. Ability to wear protective hand coverings through entire shift. Ability to work with disinfectant cleaning supplies throughout entire shift. Ability to wear protective face coverings and/or masks through entire shift. Ability to frequently wash hands with disinfecting soap throughout shift. For a copy of Flynn Group's Workplace Privacy Notice, please visit Flynn Applebee's is an equal opportunity employer Flynn Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodation or adjustments throughout the application process, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our premier team!

Typical mid-level pay: $30k for Cooks, Fast Food nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$30k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$22k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $39k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-14%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
82,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024