Cook

Denny's; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Health/welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Denny's is hiring a team member to help deliver great guest experiences. You will take guest orders, prepare and serve food, and keep the area clean and organized. You are expected to be reliable, arrive on time, and work well with others to ensure satisfaction.

Benefits include flexible schedules, meal discounts, health/welfare benefits, paid vacations, and a 401(k) program where eligible. Previous restaurant experience is preferred but not always required.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work holidays and weekends.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Six months of restaurant or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Honor guest requests for special orders.
• Correctly call the wheel.
• Clean and complete side work, and organize supplies as required.
• Monitor waste and other food‑cost controls.
• Assist other team members willingly.
• Provide total guest satisfaction.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Holiday/weekend availability

Reliable transportation

Job description

Job Overview

You do more than follow a recipe. A lot more. Because the food you create could be a mood‑changer, maybe even a day‑changer, something delicious that ignites our guests’ taste buds just enough to take their minds off their problems – even for a few minutes.

Responsibilities

• Honor guest requests for special orders.
• Correctly call the wheel.
• Clean and complete side work, and organize supplies as required.
• Monitor waste and other food‑cost controls.
• Assist other team members willingly.
• Provide total guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible schedules and shifts available; competitive pay; opportunities for personal and professional growth; industry‑leading training programs. Team members may earn benefits, paid vacations, meal discounts, health/welfare benefits, and a 401(k) savings program, depending on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work holidays and weekends.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Six months of restaurant or hospitality industry experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• 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

The typical pay range for this role is: Minimum: $17.87 – Maximum: $21.18.

EEO Statement

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.