Cook - Denny's - Madera, CA

Madera, California, United States - Full Time

Start Date:

Immediate

Location:

22717 Ave 18 One Half, Madera, CA 93637 and 7760 - Madera, CA 93637

Salary Range: $16.50 - $19.50 Hourly

Remote:
Yes Telecommute:
Yes Sponsor Visa:
No

Experience:

0 year(s) or above

Denny's restaurant is seeking a Cook for the Madera, CA location. This position will be reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager. The Cook prepares and presents food to order following company menu and food specifications and timing standards. Adheres to all federal, state and local safe food handling regulations.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (full time employees)
• Employee Discount - receive 50% discount on meals during your shifts
• FREE Beverages - receive free soft drinks, coffee, tea and water during your shifts
• FREE Uniform - receive a brand-new uniform at orientation
• Company-wide discount - receive a 25% discount at over 40 company-affiliated restaurants!
• Flexible Schedules - we’ll work with you because employee work/life balance matters!
• Employee Referral Bonus - refer a friend and get paid!
• Employee Assistance Program - receive confidential, personal, & web-based support on a variety of important topics such as stress management, dependent care, nutrition, legal & finances
• Advancement - On-the-job skills training to prepare employees for upward mobility opportunities

• Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specifications.
• Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep charts; properly stores and rotates perishable stock.
• Maintains proper food temperatures in accordance with Denny's Brand Standards, federal, state and local regulations.
• Prepares special orders as requested.
• Maintains stock to shift par levels.
• Correctly calls the wheel when necessary.
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas.
• Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries.
• Cleans and takes proper care of ranges, ovens, broilers, fryers, griddles, utensils and other equipment.
• Adheres to all safe food handling principles.
• Completes side work and deep cleaning assignments correctly and in a timely manner.
• Possesses strong product and menu knowledge.
• Monitors waste and other food cost controls.
• Addresses complaints and concerns promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues.
• Assists service assistants periodically.
• Willingly assists others without being asked.
• Adheres to Dennys Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests.

• Must observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company Brand Standards.
• Basic math skills, including understanding of units of measure.
• Meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling.
• Meets Dennys uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift.
• Pass all required tests and training requirements for the position.
• Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions.
• Reasonable ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Team environment and respect for diversity.

• Lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs throughout shift; place items on high and low shelves in store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift and grasp.
• Sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area.
• Work inside and outside the restaurant.
• Work with all Dennys menu products.
• Read tickets, recipes and product specifications, and observe wares for cleanliness.
• Stand and walk throughout a 4 to 8 hour shift.
• Hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs.
• Work with potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas.
• Meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or tasks which may be required to be performed in this position. Employer may amend, change, or modify the responsibilities and duties of this position to meet business needs as necessary.

This job description does not constitute a contract for employment and may be changed at the discretion of the employer with or without notice. Denco Family, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by…