Restaurant Prep Cook- Night Shift

Cook - Denny's #7383 - Whittier, CA

Salary Range $17.81 - $19.50 Hourly

Denny's restaurant is seeking a Cook for their Whittier, CA location. This position will be reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Cook prepares and presents food to order following company menu and food specifications and timing standards. Adheres to all federal, state and local safe food handling regulations.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (full time employees)

Employee Discount - receive 50% discount on meals during your shifts

FREE Beverages - receive free soft drinks, coffee, tea and water during your shifts

FREE Uniform - receive a brand-new uniform at orientation

Company-wide discount - receive a 25% discount at over 40 company-affiliated restaurants!

Flexible Schedules - we'll work with you because employee work/life balance matters!

Employee Referral Bonus - refer a friend and get paid!

Employee Assistance Program - receive confidential, personal, & web-based support on a variety of important topics such as stress management, dependent care, nutrition, legal & finances

Advancement - On-the-job skills training to prepare employees for upward mobility opportunities

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 Dennys 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 Dennys Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures

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 Dennys 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

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

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.