CookFranchisee • Duarte, CA, US

Cook

Franchisee • Duarte, CA, US

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Compensation : $16.50 - $22.00 / hour

DENNY’S COOK POSITION

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 - if even for a few minutes. That’s why, to you, it’s not just about getting it out fast - it’s about getting it out right. With an extra dash of passion. Because you’re not just cooking - you’re feeding people.

A Denny’s Cook has a “Guests First" attitude, preparing food to set recipes following brand standards for proper food temperature and presenting it on a great-looking plate, all while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. Cooks also :

Honors guest requests for special orders
Correctly calls the wheel
Cleans, completes side-work, and organizes supplies as required
Monitors waste and other food cost controls
Willingly assisting other team members without being asked
Provides total guest satisfaction

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food to order following Denny’s menu and food specifications and timing standards. Adheres to all federal, state, and local safe food handling regulations.

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 store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers

Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift and grasp

Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in a confined work area

Must work inside and outside the restaurant

Must be able to work with all Denny’s menu products

Must be able to read tickets, recipes, and product specification

Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs

Must meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling

Must be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals

Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer area

Position Qualifications

Must be 18 years old or older

Must be able to observe and ensure the product is prepared and presented to Denny’s Brand Standards

Must have basic math skills, including an understanding of units of measure

Must meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling

Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Must possess excellent guest service skills

Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions

Must possess reasonable ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing

Places 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.

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