Job Requirements

This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny’s.

At Denny’s, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny’s!

As a Cook, you do more than follow a recipe. A lot more. Because the food you create could be a mood-changer. Maybe even a day changer. Something delicious that ignites our guests’ taste buds just enough to take their minds off their problems. 

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food cooked to order following company menu, food specifications and timing standards. The Cook adheres to all federal, state and local safe food handling regulations.

Key Business Areas:

A “Key Business Area” is an area of performance in which the Cook must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions:

Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specificationsFollows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stockMaintains proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny’s Brand Standards, federal, state and local regulationsPrepares special orders as requestedMaintains stock to shift par levelsCorrectly calls the wheel when necessaryOrganizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areasAssists as needed with product inventory and deliveriesCleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipmentAdheres to all safe food handling principlesCompletes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely mannerPossesses strong product and menu knowledgeMonitors waste and other food cost controlsAddresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issuesAssists service assistants periodicallyWillingly assists others without being askedAdheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and proceduresProvides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests

Essential Functions:

Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs throughout shift; place items on high and low shelves in storage rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezersMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift and graspMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work areaMust work inside and outside the restaurantMust be able to work with all Denny’s menu productsMust be able to read tickets, recipes and product specifications, and observe wares for cleanlinessMust be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8 hour shiftMust be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needsMust meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handlingMust be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicalsMust be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas

Position Qualifications:

Must be 18 years old or olderMust be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company Brand StandardsMust have basic math skills, including understanding of units of measureMust meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handlingMeets Denny’s uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shiftMust be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the positionMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekendsMust possess excellent guest service skillsMust be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructionsMust possess reasonable ability to communicate in English both orally and in writingMust be able to work in a team environmentPlaces a value on diversity and shows respect for others

Pay rate min $19.97 hourly up to $30.00 hourly plus tips. Tips are based on attendance, performance & Sales.

Please note that this is a Part-Time position and does not include benefits.

If you are a passionate Cook with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!

Benefits

Able to Obtain a Valid Food Handlers Card

Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Denny’s, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc. is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing and scheduling. Denny’s, Inc. will not receive a copy of any application you submit for this job posting and will have no control over whether you receive an interview and/or are ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisees’ employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Denny’s, Inc., will be your employer. This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in a Denny’s restaurant, but is not a complete job description. People who work in a Denny’s restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job. Our brand is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.