Cook

This job posting is for employment with an independently owned and operated franchisee.

Join the team and let Denny's feed your career!

At Denny's, we love feeding people - whether it's our Guests or your future. As a Cook, you'll never be bored. You'll be responsible for preparing and presenting Denny's most iconic dishes to our beloved Guests! At Denny's, our positions offer flexible scheduling and competitive pay in a safe & sanitized work environment. Plus, you'll receive the skills you need for long-term growth, and the support from an organization that values leadership, education and advancement of its employees. Join the team and see your future at Denny's!

The range listed below is the typical pay range for this role.

Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in this job grade within which the position falls. This job posting is not a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee as the actual pay will take into account a range of factors, including location and experience.

• Minimum of one year restaurant, hospitality or retail experience strongly preferred
• Food Handler Certification required
• Great communication skills
• Proven ability to solve problems
• Ability to work day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays as the schedules are rotated
• Reliable transportation

• Wellness Program
• 50% off meal while on duty
• Career growth opportunities
• Denny’s Gain: GED and college credit opportunities
• Family discounts
• Paid sick leave (Ca and Wa only)
• Medical Benefits

This job posting is for a position at an establishment owned and operated by an independent franchisee. This means the independent franchisee 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, supervision, staffing and scheduling. The Franchisor 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 will be your employer. This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this position but is not a complete job description. People who work in this position perform many different tasks every day, and this posting may not list all the job's essential functions. Our brands are 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.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Denny’s hire for 24-hour restaurant operations?

A) Yes, many locations operate around the clock.

Q) Are overnight cooking roles available?

A) Yes, overnight cooks are essential.

Q) Do servers handle late-night guest traffic?

A) Yes, service continues through all hours.

Q) Is breakfast served all day?

A) Yes, menu items are available anytime.

Q) Are small overnight teams common?

A) Yes, overnight shifts often run lean.