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Denny's

Servers, Hostess, Dishwashers, Cooks

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What they do

A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.

$29,509 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Denny's restaurant crew members must provide fast, friendly service and maintain high food quality standards Denny's Careers. Every role contributes to a clean, welcoming, 24/7 dining environment Denny's Careers. Below are basic job descriptions for servers, hosts, dishwashers, and cooks.
Server Job Description:
Servers are the primary point of contact for guests, focusing on hospitality, accurate order-taking, and efficient service.
Core Responsibilities:
Greet guests warmly and present menus. Take accurate food and beverage orders. Enter orders efficiently into the POS system. Serve hot food and cold drinks promptly. Pre-bus tables and keep the dining area clean. Process guest payments accurately.
Requirements:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to stand and walk for long periods. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Host /
Hostess Job Description:
Hosts manage the front-of-house flow, welcoming guests and ensuring a positive first and last impression.
Core Responsibilities:
Greet guests immediately upon entry. Manage seating charts and guest waitlists. Escort guests to tables and provide menus. Answer the restaurant phone and handle to-go orders. Clean and wipe down the lobby and entry areas.
Requirements:
Friendly, professional, and outgoing demeanor. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Cook Job Description:
Cooks prepare high-quality menu items safely and quickly according to Denny's exact recipes and presentation standards.
Core Responsibilities:
Prepare food items according to guest specifications. Maintain precise portion control and plating guidelines. Follow strict food safety and sanitation laws. Keep the kitchen line clean, stocked, and organized. Assist with inventory restock and food prep work.
Requirements:
Prior kitchen or short-order cooking experience preferred. Deep understanding of food safety guidelines. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
Dishwasher Job Description:
Dishwashers maintain the backbone of restaurant operations by ensuring all dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are clean and sanitized.
Core Responsibilities:
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and pans. Operate and maintain the commercial dishwashing machine. Unload clean dishes and stock them in proper areas. Empty kitchen trash cans and sweep/mop floors. Support the kitchen team with light food prep when needed.
Requirements:
Reliable, hardworking, and team-oriented. Ability to work efficiently in a hot, damp environment. Capability to lift heavy dish racks and trash bags.
Pay:
$10.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule
Work Location:
In person