Cooks Needed FT and PT shifts

Short Order Cook

At Denny's, we're hiring Short Order Cooks who can handle the pace and take pride in the craft.

This isn't a one-station role. You'll be responsible for cooking complete meals, managing multiple tickets at once, and keeping the kitchen running smoothly from order to plate. Every dish you put out needs to be hot, accurate, and on time.

If you thrive in a fast-moving kitchen where timing, consistency, and teamwork matter, this is the role for you.

Cook full meals start to finish, coordinating multiple items per order

Manage multiple tickets at once with strong timing and attention to detail

Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items to brand standards

Operate grills, fryers, and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines

Work closely with servers and team members to deliver a smooth guest experience

Keep your station clean, organized, and ready for peak volume

Experience as a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or similar role preferred

Ability to handle multiple orders and stay composed under pressure

Solid understanding of kitchen operations and food preparation

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Must be 18+ and available to work weekends and holidays

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time available)

Growth opportunities within the restaurant and hospitality industry

Employee meal discounts

A supportive, team-focused work environment

Denny's, Inc. 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.

Denny's, Inc. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io or dhs.gov/e-verify. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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