Cook

Denny's; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Meal discounts

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings program

Job summary

Denny's in Buena Park is looking for enthusiastic team members to create delightful food and provide excellent guest service. Responsibilities include preparing meals per brand standards, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer requests are met. This role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and career development opportunities.

Ideal candidates are 18 or older, can work weekends and holidays, and have restaurant experience. Join Denny's and enjoy benefits like paid vacations and meal discounts.

Qualifications

• Legal age 18 or older.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.
• Six months of restaurant or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare guest selections following brand standards.
• Present food appealingly while maintaining a clean workspace.
• Honor guest requests and help with special orders.
• Complete side work and cleanup as needed.
• Monitor waste and food cost controls.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Experience in restaurant or hospitality

Job description

Overview

You do more than follow a recipe. You create food that can change moods and provide comfort to guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare guest selections following brand standards and set recipes.
• Present food on an appealing plate while maintaining a clean workspace.
• Honor guest requests for special orders and call the wheel correctly.
• Cleanup, complete side work, and organize supplies as needed.
• Monitor waste and food cost controls.
• Assist other team members proactively.
• Deliver total guest satisfaction.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible schedules and shift availability.
• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth with best-in-industry training programs.
• Benefits: paid vacations, meal discounts, health/welfare benefits, 401(k) savings program (eligibility dependent).

Qualifications

• Legal age 18 or older.
• Available to work holidays and weekends.
• Reliable transportation.
• Six months of restaurant or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Physical & Functional Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs periodically.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, stand, and walk.
• Must be able to work with all Denny’s menu items.

Pay Range

Minimum: $16.90 – Maximum: $22.00.

This range applies to the job grade and may vary based on location and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000.

Denny’s, Inc. participates in E-Verify. The required information will be provided to confirm work authorization and will not be used to pre-screen applicants.