Denny's Dishwasher / Service Assistant - Fox Valley Aurora

RREMC Restaurants, Llc; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee meals/discounts

Growth opportunities

Friendly team environment

On-site work

Job summary

Denny's, Inc. in Fox Valley Aurora (IL) is hiring a Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to support daily restaurant operations in a back-of-house setting. This essential role keeps the kitchen clean and organized while learning new skills in a professional environment.

You will wash dishes, utensils, and cookware, maintain a safe work area, assist with basic prep, and follow all food safety guidelines. Full training is provided, and the position offers room to grow into prep cook or line cook over time.

Qualifications

• 6 months working in a kitchen setup.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment using commercial dish machines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dishwashing area
• Assist kitchen staff with basic prep tasks when needed
• Sweep, mop, and follow sanitation standards throughout the shift
• Take out trash, recycling, and help maintain overall cleanliness
• Restock clean plates, utensils, and supplies for service
• Follow all food safety, health, and hygiene guidelines

Skills

Work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Punctual

Able to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Denny's Dishwasher / Service Assistant - Fox Valley Aurora

Job Category: Back of the House

Requisition Number: DENNY003575

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $15 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $15 USD to $17 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

We are seeking a hardworking Dishwasher / Kitchen Helper to play a key role in maintaining a clean and organized back-of-house environment. This is an essential position that supports daily restaurant operations and offers opportunities to learn new skills in a professional kitchen setting.

What You'll Do

• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment using commercial dish machines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dishwashing area
• Assist kitchen staff with basic prep tasks when needed
• Sweep, mop, and follow sanitation standards throughout the shift
• Take out trash, recycling, and help maintain overall cleanliness
• Restock clean plates, utensils, and supplies for service
• Follow all food safety, health, and hygiene guidelines

What You'll Bring

• Strong work ethic and good attention to detail
• Ability to stay productive in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for the duration of the shift
• Minimum prior experience required — we provide full training

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunities to grow into prep cook, line cook, or other BOH positions
• Employee meals or discounts (if offered)
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Must be 18 or older.

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, sexualorientation, genderidentity, disability, geneticinformation, militaryor veteran's status, criminal background, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Denny's, Inc. 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. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 ordhs.gov/e-verify.Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

6 months working in a kitchen setup

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