Compensation: $16.00 - $19.50/ hour

DENNY’S LATE-NIGHT SERVICE ASSISTANT POSITION

At Denny’s, we love feeding people. If you have a passion for food and serving others, see what your future can hold at Denny’s! As a Service Assistant, you play a unique role in the overall operation of the restaurant. Responsibilities include:

• Bussing and cleaning guests’ tables
• Operating and maintaining the dish room
• Cleaning and organizing the back of the house
• Maintaining and servicing restrooms

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the General Manager and Restaurant Manager, the Service Assistant maintains the restaurant’s interior and exterior, keeping all areas clean and organized. Keeps dining room tables cleaned and sanitized. Maintains an adequate supply of pots, pans, dishes, glassware, utensils, and ice in service areas throughout shifts. Keeps front and back of the house area clean, organized, and stocked at all times to provide timely guest service. 

Essential Functions

• Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs throughout shift; places items on high and low shelves in store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers, and freezers 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, wipe, lift, and grab
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in the work area
• Must be able to work inside and outside
• Must be able to observe wares for cleanliness and chemical labels for safe handling
• Must be able to stand and walk during a 4 to 8-hour shift
• Must be able to frequently immerse hands in water
• Must be able to work with all Denny’s menu products 
• Must be able to hear well in a loud environment to respond to employee and guest needs
• Must meet any state, county, or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in kitchen and freezer areas
• Must be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals

Position Qualifications

• Able to work in a team environment
• Meets Denny’s brand uniform and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends
• Possesses excellent guest service skills
• Able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others

Physical Requirements – Ability to stand and walk approximately 85%-95% of shift; ability to lift and carry 10-65 lbs; ability to move freely throughout the restaurant; ability to operate restaurant equipment and drive a motor vehicle.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The Company will make reasonable accommodations to allow a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities and to perform the essential functions of the job. This position description should be applied accordingly.