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

Compensation: Up to $19.50/hour

DENNY’S LATE-NIGHT SERVICE ASSISTANT POSITION

 

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 Service Assistant, you play a unique role in the overall operation of the restaurant. Responsibilities include:

 

Bussing and cleaning guests’ tablesOperating and maintaining the dish roomCleaning and organizing the back of the houseMaintaining and servicing restrooms

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Service Assistant maintains the restaurant’s interior and exterior, keeping all areas clean and organized. Keeps dining room tables cleaned and sanitized. Maintains an adequate supply of pots, pans, dishes, glassware, utensils, and ice in service areas throughout shifts. Keeps front and back of the house area clean, organized, and stocked at all times to provide timely guest service. 

Essential Functions

Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs throughout shift; places items on high and low shelves in store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grabMust have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the work areaMust be able to work inside and outsideMust be able to observe wares for cleanliness and chemical labels for safe handlingMust be able to stand and walk during a 4 to 8-hour shiftMust be able to frequently immerse hands in waterMust be able to work with all Denny’s menu products Must 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 tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areasMust be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals

Position Qualifications

Able to work in a team environmentMeets Denny’s brand uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shiftMust be able to pass all required tests and training requirementsMust be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekendsPossesses excellent guest service skillsAble to learn basic tasks and follow instructionsPlaces a value on diversity and shows respect for others

Physical Requirements – Ability to stand and walk approximately 85%-95% of shift; ability to lift and carry 10-65 lbs; ability to move freely throughout the restaurant; ability to operate restaurant equipment and drive a motor vehicle.

 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:  

The Company will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.

Additional Information

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.