Cook

Denny's

Wilmington, CA, 90744

Full Time

9 June 2026

Denny's is Hiring Cooks - PAID WEEKLY!

You do more than follow a recipe. A lot more. Because the food you create could be a mood-changer. Maybe even a day changer. Something delicious that ignites our guests’ taste buds just enough to take their minds off their problems - if even for a few minutes.

A Denny’s Cook has a“Guests Firstattitude, preparingguest selections, following set recipes,&brand standards, presenting iton a great looking plate, all while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.

Cooks also:

Honorguest requests for special orders.
Correctly callthe wheel.

Clean, complete side work, and organize supplies as required.
Monitorwaste and other food cost controls.
Willingly assist other team members without being asked.
Providetotal guest satisfaction.

What’s in it for youFlexible schedulesand shiftsavailable,competitive pay,opportunities for personal and professional growth, and training programs that are the best in the industry. Team members can also earn benefits, paid vacations, meal discounts, health/welfare benefits and a 401K savingsprogram,depending on eligibility.

If you have a passion for food and like working with people; come join our talented team!

Qualifications:

Must bevailableto work holidays andweekends
Must be 18 orolder

Must have reliabletransportation
6 months restaurant or hospitality industry experiencepreferred

Essential Functions:

Must be able to lift & carry up to 50lbs,periodically
Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, stand, & walk

Must be able to work with all Denny’s menuitems

Denny’s, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardlessorage, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran’s status, criminal background, or and other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS NUMBER TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION

The typical pay range for this role is:

Minimum:$17.87 - Maximum:$21.18

Please note that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the 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.

Denny's, Inc. 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact 864-597-8000. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THIS NUMBER TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Denny’s, Inc. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please contact the DHS at 888-897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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.