Cook — Denny’s Lake City

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Lake City, FL. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive. The cook supports meal preparation in a family-style restaurant kitchen. The role prepares menu items according to standardized recipes and food-handling practices, while maintaining inventory, storage, and kitchen cleanliness. These tasks help the kitchen serve meals during dining hours and prepare for subsequent shifts.

What you'll do

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• collaborate with management to prepare meals during dining hours
• maintain food inventories
• store food at appropriate temperatures
• rotate stock
• restock the kitchen for subsequent shifts
• clean and sanitize food preparation areas and the kitchen at the end of the shift.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

denny’s

lake city fl

restaurant kitchen

food preparation

standardized recipes

food handling

inventory

kitchen sanitation

family-style restaurant

competitive compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• voluntary accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
• paid vacation
• salary adjustment after successful completion of Denny’s Cook Training Program.

Why this role

The posting prefers at least one year of cook experience in a family-style restaurant; ServSafe or Food Handler certification is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Meyer Metz Restaurants LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.