Denny's Cooks - Springhill

RREMC Restaurants, Llc; Carpentersville (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible scheduling

Employee meal discounts

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Denny's in Carpentersville, IL is seeking a Short Order Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner, coordinating multiple tickets to ensure hot, fresh meals reach guests on time.

You will operate grills and kitchen equipment, follow safety standards, and work with servers to deliver excellent guest experiences. Minimum 1 year in a full-service restaurant; flexible hours; competitive pay of $18–$22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience as a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or restaurant cook preferred.
• Able to multitask and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Cook whole meals and coordinate multiple tickets to keep service flowing.
• Operate grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrées.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards.
• Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to deliver great guest experiences.
• Keep station clean and organized for the next rush.

Skills

Cooking

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Springhill | 6862
200 Spring Hill Rd
IL
Carpentersville, IL 60110, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $22 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

About the Job:
Denny’s is hiring Short Order Cooks for multiple restaurant locations. As a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or breakfast cook, you’ll be the one making sure plates hit the table hot, fresh, and on time. This isn’t a station gig—you’ll be cooking whole meals and coordinating multiple tickets at once to keep the kitchen flowing. If you’re looking for a role where your skills actually matter and timing is everything, this is it.

What You’ll Do:

• Cook entire meals simultaneously, coordinating multiple items for each order
• Manage multiple tickets at a time with strong attention to timing and accuracy
• Prepare and cook menu items including breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrées
• Operate grills, fryers, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and portion control standards
• Collaborate with servers and kitchen staff to deliver excellent guest experiences
• Keep your station clean, organized, and ready for the next rush

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a short order cook, line cook, grill cook, or restaurant cook strongly preferred
• Ability to multitask and manage full meal prep across multiple tickets
• Knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, and cooking techniques
• Team player with solid communication skills
• Flexible schedule availability (weekends, holidays, nights)

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Flexible scheduling (full-time and part-time available)
• Career growth opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry
• Employee meal discounts
• Supportive team environment

Minimum of 1 year working in a full-service restaurant.

Food Handler

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