Restaurant Cook Join the Dennys Team

Restaurant Cook Join the Denny's Team

Denny's is hiring Short Order Cooks for our Colonial Heights restaurant. As a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you'll be the one making sure plates hit the table hot, fresh, and on time. This isn't a station gigyou'll be cooking whole meals and coordinating multiple tickets at once to keep the kitchen flowing. If you're looking for a role where your skills actually matter and timing is everything, this is it.

Cook entire meals simultaneously, coordinating multiple items for each order

Manage multiple tickets at a time with strong attention to timing and accuracy

Prepare and cook menu items including breakfast, lunch, and dinner entres

Operate grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards

Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to deliver excellent guest experiences

Keep your station clean, organized, and ready for the next rush

Previous experience as a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or restaurant cook strongly preferred

Ability to multitask and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets

Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and cooking techniques

Team player with solid communication skills

Flexible schedule availability (weekends, holidays, nights)

Competitive hourly pay

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

Benefits for full time employees

Career growth opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry

Employee meal discounts

Supportive team environment

Minimum of 1 year working in a full-service restaurant.

Food Handler

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