Line Cook - Flexible Hours in High-Volume Kitchen

WKS Restaurant Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WKS Restaurant Group, owner of Denny's, is seeking a Cook in Tucson, Arizona to prepare and cook menu items according to Denny's recipes and standards, while maintaining clean and safe kitchen operations. You will work with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely order execution, monitor temperatures, plate dishes to brand standards, and comply with food safety regulations.

This full-time role requires flexibility for nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment; previous experience is

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or line cook experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu items according to Denny's recipes and specifications.
• Ensure food quality, portion accuracy, temperature, and presentation meet brand standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Properly handle, store, label, and rotate food products.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, sauté stations, and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, prep areas, and cooking stations.
• Coordinate with servers and kitchen team members to support timely order execution.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate needs or issues to management.
• Work collaboratively with other cooks, servers, and restaurant staff.
• Follow direction from management and shift leaders.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety

Job description

WKS Restaurant Group, owner of Denny's, is seeking a Cook in Tucson, Arizona to prepare and cook menu items according to Denny's recipes and standards, while maintaining clean and safe kitchen operations. You will work with servers and kitchen staff to ensure timely order execution, monitor temperatures, plate dishes to brand standards, and comply with food safety regulations.

This full-time role requires flexibility for nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment; previous experience is