Cook - Franchise

1 month ago

San Jose, California, United States Denny's Full time

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

Compensation: $ $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.

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.

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