Cook

Denny's; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 26,904; Part time

Job summary

Denny's in Bradenton, Florida is hiring kitchen staff responsible for preparing a variety of food items and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and have a strong commitment to hygiene. No prior restaurant experience is required.

The role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and offers a pay range between $14.00 and $19.53 per hour. Join our dedicated team at Denny's.

Qualifications

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of the guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer.
• Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including all cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager‑on‑duty.

Job description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares a variety of food items utilizing flat top grills, char-broiler, cook top, waffle baker, Panini press and fryer.
• Assumes responsibility for quality of products prepared and served.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including all cooking equipment and refrigeration equipment.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, and rotates all products properly.
• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
• Opens and closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
• Assists others in closing the kitchen.
• Assists in routine kitchen cleaning and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or manager‑on‑duty.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENSATION

• No previous restaurant experience required.
• Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in the predominant language(s) of the guests.
• Must have exceptional grooming habits.
• Typical pay range: Minimum $14.00 – Maximum $19.53.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000. Please do not contact this number to check the status of your application.

Keke's Breakfast Cafe 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.