Cook

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Prepare, cooks and presents food to order, adhering to company food preparation and timing standards.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares, cooks and presents food to order, following established company brand standards guidelines and recipe specifications.
• Follows correct prepping procedures, utilizing prep chart; 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
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas.
• Assists as needed with product inventory and deliveries.
• Completes assigned “prep work” as needed.
• Cleans, sanitizes and organizes work area.
• Assists Service assistants periodically
• Adhered to all safe food handling principles

Accountabilities

• Customer orders are prepared following company specifications, safe food handling and timing standards.

Qualification Standards

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Ability to move up to 50lbs.
• Flexible and reliable
• Team player.
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and/or operate in work area.
• Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to company requirements.
• Must have basic math skills, including understanding of units of measure.
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling.
  Prefer at least 2 years work experience or combination of experience and culinary schooling.