Premium Cooks - DEN 9304

**Competitive Pay*** ***Growth Opportunities*** ***Employee Benefits***

Opening available for 3rd shift only. Part-time and full-time positions available.

Job Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to Denny’s recipes, plating standards, and food safety requirements. This position plays a key role in delivering consistent, high-quality meals while supporting a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen operation in a full-service restaurant environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Free uniforms and discounted meals
• Flexible schedule
• Career growth opportunities
• 401(k) savings, up to 4% match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• 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.

Kitchen Operations

• 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.

Teamwork & Guest Focus

• 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.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Physical Activity

• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
• Reading tickets, writing prep notes, and using kitchen display systems.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.
• Communicating with servers, kitchen staff, and management.
• Use of kitchen equipment and restaurant technology, as permitted by applicable state age requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods during the work shift.
• Lifting and carrying ranges:
• 0–10 lbs: Frequent
• 11–25 lbs: Frequent
• 26–50 lbs: Occasional with assistance
• 51–75 lbs: Seldom; team-lift only
• Pushing and pulling approximately 10–40 lbs of force occasionally.
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling, and repetitive motions.

Work Environment

• Work performed in a full-service restaurant kitchen environment.
• Exposure to heat, noise, wet or slippery surfaces, and cleaning chemicals.
• Fast-paced environment with variable schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Cognitive Demands (ADA/FEHA-Compliant)

• Ability to follow detailed cooking instructions and plating standards.
• Ability to manage multiple orders simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during high-volume periods.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19