Restaurant Prep Cook- Night Shift

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food cooked to order following company menu, food specifications and timing standards. The Cook adheres to all federal, state and local safe food handling regulations.

Key Business Areas A "Key Business Area" is an area of performance in which the Cook must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company 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

Maintains stock to shift par levels

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

Monitors waste and other food cost controls

Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues

Adheres to Denny's Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures

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 work inside and outside the restaurant

Must be able to stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8 hour shift

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

Must be 18 years old or older

• Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company 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 possess reasonable ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others
• ***Note: Any applicant who is offered and accepts employment with the company will be required to review and sign an agreement providing that the company and the employee must submit most employment-related disputes to binding arbitration and forgo proceedings before a jury in court.***