About This Role
Working in a busy restaurant kitchen, the Cook prepares and presents food to order, following company menu and food specifications and timing standards. This role involves adhering to all federal, state, and local safe food handling regulations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present food to order following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specifications
- Follow correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly store and rotate perishable stock
- Maintain proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny’s Brand Standards, federal, state, and local regulations
- Prepare special orders as requested
- Maintain stock to shift par levels
- Correctly call the wheel when necessary
- Organize and maintain work areas, coolers, and storage areas
- Assist as needed with product inventory and deliveries
- Clean and take proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils, and other equipment
- Adhere to all safe food handling principles
- Complete side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner
- Possess strong product and menu knowledge
- Monitor waste and other food cost controls
- Address complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notify the supervisor of any issues
- Assist service assistants periodically
- Willingly assist others without being asked
- Adhere to Denny’s Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
- Provide prompt and courteous service and be cordial to all team members and guests
Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs. throughout shift, place items on high and low shelves in storerooms, 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
About the Company
