Overworked and underpaid - Line Cook Applebee's Employee Review

2.0
Dec 26, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

As a waiter you get good tips but in the back cooking isn't fun or easy. I have respect for anyone cooking back there, it's hard work.

Cons

Constantly working hard, barely any breaks.

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Cons

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Pros

- fast-paced - receive tips immediately after your shift - good coworkers - learning environment

Cons

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