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The Cook prepares and presents food to order following company menu and food specifications and timing standards. Adheres to all federal, state, and local safe food handling regulations. Exhibits Denny’s Guiding Principles when interacting with others.

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

• Consistently exhibits Denny’s Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles.
• Prepares, cooks, and presents food to order following established company brand standards, guidelines, and recipe specifications.
• Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stock.
• Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny’s Brand Standards, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepares special orders as requested.
• Maintains stock to shift par levels.
• Correctly calls the wheel when necessary.
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers, and storage areas.
• Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries.
• Cleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils, and other equipment.
• Adheres to all safe food handling principles.
• Completes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner.
• Monitors waste and other food cost controls.
• Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues.
• Assists service assistants periodically and willingly assists others without being asked.
• Adheres to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Provides 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 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 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 specifications, and observe wares for cleanliness.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8 hour shift.
• 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 areas.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company Brand Standards.
• Must have basic math skills, including understanding of units of measure.
• Meets Denny’s uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift.
• 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.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position.

Denny's may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary.

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of Denny's with or without notice.

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, supervision, 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 D

• Training provided.
• Employee Meal Discount.
• Competitive Pay.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Career Advancement.
• Employee Benefits (medical/dental/vision).
• 401K opportunity.

• Ability to prepare and present food to order following company specifications.
• Knowledge of safe food handling regulations.
• Strong product and menu knowledge.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Basic math skills, including understanding of units of measure.
• Dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing.