Cooks Denny's West Lebanon

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

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.

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