Log in Sign up free
Apply now

Posted 2 months ago

Cook

@ Denny's Canada

View all jobs Website

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Apply now
SIGNALS

Overview

Denny's Canada is hiring a Cook for its restaurants, working in a fast-paced, structured kitchen with a culinary leadership team. The role prepares globally inspired menu items with fresh, high-quality ingredients while keeping communication and speed up.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare dishes that maintain quality and speed
  • Follow plating and food handling specifications
  • Keep the workstation clean
  • Support all areas of the kitchen

Requirements summary:

  • Attention to detail
  • Energetic and positive attitude
  • Able to work independently and in a team
  • Basic food handling and preparation knowledge
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Tools & skills

CookingCommunication skillsFood handlingAttention to detailCope with pressure
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed

Employer posting date
2026-09-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-10-13

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFood & beverage
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingRestaurant or kitchen
PositionMostly standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer none

Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.

Apply now

Denny's Canada

Saved company profile

Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.

Full company description

Proudly 100% Canadian-owned and operated, 2025 marks an incredible 55 years since Denny’s Canada opened their very 1st location. In 1970, the newly opened ‘Canada’s Diner’ became a space where everyone was welcome to sit together and connect over quality food at great value. Acquired in 1992 by Northland Properties Corporation, Northland Properties Corp DBA Denny’s (Denny’s Canada) is one of the best-known hospitality brands under the Canadian and family-owned organization, alongside Chop Steakhouse & Bar, Grouse Mountain Resort, Moxies, Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Sandman Hotel Group, and The Sutton Place Hotels. Headquartered in Vancouver, Northland Properties Corp DBA Denny’s (Denny’s Canada) is currently responsible for operating and franchising 87 restaurants nationally. ‘Canada’s Diner’ has a well-deserved reputation for guest satisfaction, committed to serving a diverse menu of high-quality food at a great price.

LinkedIn followers
2,978
People associated on LinkedIn
103
Reported office locations
  • 1755 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 4S5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Denny’s Canada
Specialties
  • Fast Casual
  • Food and Beverage
  • Restaurant
  • All Day Breakfast
  • Classic Diner
  • Casual Dining
  • and Franchise Chain
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
View all jobs Website

Proudly 100% Canadian-owned and operated, 2025 marks an incredible 55 years since Denny’s Canada opened their very 1st location. In 1970, the newly opened ‘Canada’s Diner’ became a space where everyone was welcome to sit together and connect over quality food at great value. Acquired in 1992 by Northland Properties Corporation, Northland Properties Corp DBA Denny’s (Denny’s Canada) is one of the best-known…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Services
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersVancouver, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesFast CasualFood and BeverageRestaurantAll Day BreakfastClassic DinerCasual Diningand Franchise Chain
Open jobs on Jobsy175
LinkedInView page
Job description


Our people are the heart and soul of our business, and we are looking for enthusiastic, upbeat, and hard-working people to join our team. As a Cook, you can craft your skills and gain experience working in a fast-paced, structured environment. While learning from an incredible team of culinary leaders, you use strong communication and consistent momentum to successfully provide guests with a chance to enjoy high-quality food in a friendly environment.

Our restaurants are industry leaders in team development and offer unique opportunities for personal growth, regardless of where you are at in your career. You will be sure to make meaningful, career-enhancing connections and lifelong friends along the way.

Our menu, continuously developed by our Executive Chef, features globally inspired flavors and fresh, high quality ingredients. Our passion for the culinary arts and hospitality is evident in our menu, but also in our teams. Both our culinary and front of house staff members are made of people who work to make memorable experiences for our guests, from handcrafted dishes to flawless table service, focused on excellence in every detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain the quality of each dish while ensuring a speedy output
  • Function as part of a team, with a focus on communication
  • Ensure company food and plating specifications are met, while executing appropriate food handling protocols
  • Uphold cleanliness of workstation
  • Support in all areas of the kitchen

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in a full-service restaurant considered to be an asset
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Energetic and positive
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Possess basic food handling and preparation knowledge
  • Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment


Similar jobs

  • Cook

    Chéticamp, NS
    Full Time

    Restaurant Evangeline

    Restaurant Evangeline needs candidates with previous restaurant or similar cooking experience, preferred. Strong teamwork and communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen are required, along with a willingness to learn.

    Ensure food quality, Food safety, Inventory management, Cooking, Communication skills, Teamwork

  • Cook

    Chéticamp, NS
    Full Time, Part Time

    Wabo's Pizza, Sub & Donair

    Candidates need to work well in a fast-paced kitchen with little supervision and keep to the restaurant's quality standards.

  • Cook

    Lower West Pubnico, NS
    Full Time

    Pont du Marais Boarding Home

    Candidates need previous kitchen experience (preferred) and a willingness to train and obtain a Food Handlers Certification, which the employer pays for. They must be available for about 48 hours per week, including weekends.

    kitchen equipment

  • Cook

    Chéticamp, NS
    Full Time, Part Time

    Doryman Pub & Grill Incorporated

    Candidates need good communication and multitasking skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and stand for long periods, and attention to detail and cleanliness. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are also asked for.

    grill, charbroiler

  • Cook

    Halifax, NS
    Full Time

    Lotus Kitchen & Bar

    Candidates need kitchen experience, ideally wok cooking and Asian cuisine. They must work well in a team and handle a fast-paced kitchen.

    wok, kitchen equipment

  • Cook

    New Glasgow, NS
    Part Time

    High-Crest Enterprises Ltd.

    Candidates need cook's papers, a Food Handlers certificate, and knowledge of commercial kitchen sanitation and special diets such as diabetic, low fat and high fibre. Experience in geriatrics or long-term care is preferred, along with the ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

    Steam table, Commercial kitchen equipment

  • Cook

    Bras d'Or, NS
    Part Time

    Blue Mist Tavern

    Candidates need a strong work ethic, reliability, and good teamwork skills. Culinary Arts training is preferred, previous cook experience is an asset, and a Food Handlers certification is a plus but not required. Personal, reliable transportation is required.

  • Cook

    Mahone Bay, NS
    $24.75–$25.17/hrPer diem

    MacLeod Cares

    1+ YOECandidates need a culinary diploma or equivalent experience, at least one year of cooking experience (healthcare or institutional preferred), and a Food Handler Certification. They also need knowledge of special diets, strong time management, and a clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check.

    Cooking, Food Handler Certificate, Time management, Organizational skills, Vulnerable sector check, Health and safety

Locations & environments

Locations

All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

Exclude locations

Workplace type

Company jobs in these results

These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.