Cook

Denny's
Schiller Park, IL, US
Full-time

Denny's - Cook

At Denny's we love to feed people. Do you enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we have an immediate opening for cooks at Denny's! Join our team and become a part of America's Diner.

At Denny's, you can be yourself, relax and enjoy delicious food at any time of the day. Come as you are and be a part of our team!

Job Summary :

As a Cook at Denny's, you will be responsible for cooking food to order, preparing ingredients, maintaining proper sanitation, and ensuring the adherence to company food preparation standards.

Your primary goal will be to ensure guest satisfaction by presenting food according to Denny's specifications and guest preferences.

Job Functions / Responsibilities :

  • Ensure guest satisfaction by proper plate presentation and cooking to Denny's specifications and guest preference
  • Inform management immediately of any safety hazards, equipment problems, and out-of-stock items
  • Prepare ingredient items to recipe and company standards
  • Adhere to all company standards and policies, including proper food storage, rotation, portioning, temperatures, and reporting to work on time
  • Maintain proper fry line sanitation at all times
  • Complete all required paperwork, side-work, stocking, and daily cleaning tasks
  • Handle peak business hours and present a professional image at all times
  • Adhere to all safety standards and promote Denny's Inc. and Franchise company values

Physical Requirements :

  • Extensive standing during peak hours
  • Reaching heights of approximately 5 feet and depths of 2 to 3 feet
  • High level of mobility / flexibility on the cooks line
  • Ability to work irregular hours and under heavy pressure / stress
  • Bending, reaching, walking
  • Carrying trays of food products weighing about 20 pounds

Qualification Standards :

  • Work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
  • Sufficient mobility to move and operate in the work area
  • Practice safe work habits and have knowledge of chemicals
  • Meet any state, county, or municipal regulations pertaining to food handling
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have basic math skills
  • Maintain proper hygiene
  • Must complete all training, anti-discrimination & anti-harassment training and embrace our company’s nondiscrimination & anti-harassment policies and values

Benefits :

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Paid tuition for English Language courses
  • And more!

If you are a talented and enthusiastic Cook who is ready to join a fun and loving team, apply now! Take the first step towards a delicious career at Denny's.

Denny's is the place that is always open for you to be who you want, with the people you want, over the food you want whenever you want.

We celebrate the inherent creativity of our food and the uniqueness of all people. So, come as you are. Enjoy pancakes for dinner or burgers for breakfast.

You are always welcome at America’s Diner, where we are Open for Anything.

14 days ago
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