Denny's Inc Hagerstown , MD 21740
Posted 3 days ago
This job posting is for employment at an independently owned and operated franchisee of Denny's.
Come Join Our Denny's Team!
We are hiring Cooks!
Whether you are looking for a Career or just some extra cash we are open to that!
Training provided, Employee Meal Discount
Competative Pay
Flexible Schedule
Career Advancement
Employee Benefits (medical/dental/vision)
401K opportunity
Cook
Accountability
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. Exhibits Denny's Guiding Principles when interacting with others.
Key Business Areas
A "Key Business Area" is an area of performance in which the Cook must be successful to meet their accountabilities. Successful results in Denny's Key Business Areas are supported by the following behaviors or actions:
Consistently exhibits Denny's Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles
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 Denny's Brand Standards and internal policies and procedures
Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests
Essential Functions
Denny's Guiding Principles
They're more than just customers or consumers. They are our guests and we invite them into our homes with open arms. They are the very reason why we are in business and the center of everything we do.
Open means so much more than just being open for business 24/7. It means being open to all people, appetites and budgets. It says we are open-minded and open to new ideas. Honest, warm and inviting. Open is the way we think and act every hour of every day.
We are the classic American diner and proud of everything that means. Since 1953, we have served quality food and healthy portions at a fair price. No matter where we are, our light is always on inviting guests around the world to a place where everyone is welcome.
At Denny's, we are constantly looking ahead. We are always moving, striving for more, hungry for greatness. We are open to fresh, innovative thinking. We believe we will succeed through teamwork, accountability and pushing the boundaries of ourselves and our Brand.
Our Denny's family is our most important asset. We trust, support and respect each other and work together for the greater good. We recognize the contributions of all and empower each and every one of us to achieve great things. Together, we will celebrate our successes and have fun doing it.
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.
Denny's 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 Denny's with or without notice.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not Denny's, Inc. This means the independent franchisee, and not Denny's, Inc. is alone responsible for all employment related matters in the restaurant including, among other things, setting any requirements for this job and all decisions concerning hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing and scheduling. Denny's, Inc. will not receive a copy of any application you submit for this job posting and will have no control over whether you receive an interview and/or are ultimately hired, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of independent franchisees, and does not employ independent franchisees' employees. If you are hired for this job posting, the independent franchisee, and not Denny's, Inc., will be your employer.
This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in a Denny's restaurant, but is not a complete job description. People who work in a Denny's restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.
Our brand 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.
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