JOB SUMMARY

The Food Service Professional role will be a member of the team responsible for guest service and food production in the café located in the Denny’s Corporate Support Center.  This team will serve fellow Support Center coworkers and leaders during office hours.

Food Service professionals are required to follow the company menu and food specifications as well as timing standards while offering fast friendly service to all guests. In this position you may be both dealing with order entry via a touch screen and “hands on” food preparation. Additionally, the Food Service Pro must adhere to all federal, state, and local safe food handling regulations.

** This is a part time position. The weekly scheduled hours will vary between 15-25 hours vary, Monday – Wednesday, from 6AM - 4PM**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Provides prompt and courteous service and is cordial to all team members and guests 
• Accurately enters orders on point of sale system
• Demonstrates knowledge of all front of the house stations
• Addresses complaints and requests promptly in a courteous manner and notifies the supervisor of any issues
• Demonstrates safe cash handling procedures in accordance with policy and accurately completes cash, credit card, transactions
• Prepares, cooks and presents food to order following established company standards, guidelines and recipe specifications
• Organizes and maintains work areas, coolers and storage areas at all times
• Complete other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be eighteen years old or older
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
• Must be able to pass all required tests and training requirements for the position
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Meets the Company and grooming standards and maintains them throughout the shift
• Possesses excellent guest service skills
• Must be flexible and able to switch between food prep, food cooking and guest service duties at the direction of their supervisor
• Possesses basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide) including understanding of units of measure
• Must be dependable and able to learn basic tasks and follow instructions
• Must be able to observe and ensure product is prepared and presented to the company’s Brand Standards
• Must meet any state, county or municipal regulation pertaining to health risk concerns about food handling
• Places a value on diversity and shows respect for others

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift a tray weighing up to twenty-five pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds; place items on high and low shelves in office, store rooms, service areas, walk-in coolers and freezers
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, grasp and lift up to 40 lbs.
• 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 operate point-of-sale system and differentiate between monetary denominations
• Must be able to work with all Denny’s Corporate Cafe menu products
• Must be able to work with potentially hazardous chemicals
• Must have sufficient mobility to move and operate in confined work area
• Must be able to work inside and outside the restaurant
• Must be able to observe staff and all aspects of restaurant operations

The typical pay range for this role is:

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.