Denny's Cook
Company: Denny's
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
At Denny's, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for
food and serving others, see what your future can hold at
Denny's!As a Cook, 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.Responsibilities include:
- Prepares food to set recipes following brand standards
- Honors guests' requests for special orders
- Cleans and completes side work, and organizes supplies as
required
- Full job description belowPay Rate: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour,
depending on experience.This job posting is for employment at an
independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's. Full Job
Description:AccountabilityReporting 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 toall federal, state and local safe food
handling regulations.Key Business AreasA "Key Business Area" is an
area of performance in which the Cook must be successful to meet
their accountabilities. Successful results in the Key Business
Areas are supported by the followingbehaviors or actions:
- Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following
established Denny's 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
- Possesses strong product and menu knowledge
- 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
- Willingly assists others without being asked
- Adheres to Denny's Brand Standards and internal Seaside DIning
Group policies and procedures
- Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all
team members and guestsEssential 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
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 areaPosition Qualifications
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and
presented to Denny's Brand Standards
- Must have basic math skills, including understanding of units
of measure
- Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining
to health risk concerns about food handling
- 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
othersPhysical Requirements - Ability to stand and walk
approximately 85%-95% of shift; ability to liftand carry 10-65 lbs;
ability to move freely throughout the restaurant; ability to
operate restaurantequipment and drive a motor vehicle.REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION:Seaside Dining Group, Inc. will make reasonable
accommodations to allow a qualified individualwith a disability to
enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential
functionsof the job. This position description should be applied
accordingly.JB.0.00.LN
Keywords: Denny's, Oakland , Denny's Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , Oakland, California
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