The cook is played by Larry Hankin best known for his role as Carl in Billy Madison and Mr. Heckles on Friends.
The song has been featured in critic lists as one of the greatest songs of all times and received one nomination for Best Rhythm & Blues Song on the 29th annual Grammy Awards of 1987.
The song peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
It peaked at number two on the US Dance Club Songs and topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
Outside of the US, it topped the singles chart in the Netherlands and peaked within the top ten in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.