Cook

Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A franchise restaurant in Manchester is seeking an energetic Cook to join their team. Responsibilities include preparing Hot Choice Buffet products, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have experience in food service, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to quality and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Employee Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a cooking role preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Hot Choice Buffet products according to recipes.
• Ensure products are served at the correct temperature.
• Assist guests and maintain a clean working area.

Skills

Food Preparation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Customer Service

Education

Experience in food service

Tools

Cooking Equipment

Temperature Control Devices

Job description

Our franchise organization, HPL dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team!

The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products. The Cook pays special attention to speed, cleanliness, organization, and product specifications.

Food Production:

• Prepares Hot Choice Buffet products, including Carving and Display Cooking products, according to Golden Corral recipes and procedures.
• Grills all items according to Golden Corral standards to ensure quality.
• Ensures that every fried product is always fresh and hot.
• If the Buffet Attendant is unavailable, the Cook restocks the items at the Display Cooking Station.
• If the Carver is unavailable, assists guests with carved meat options.
• Complete use and following of the buffet production system to insure quality and shelf life compliance.

Operational Excellence:

• Maintains the correct temperature of all products during cooking, holding and serving.
• Uses the Hot Choice Buffet Production Guide and the Display Cooking Hot Cook Production Guide to maintain an inventory of all hot cook products.
• Conducts opening and closing administrative procedures.
• Properly maintains equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual.
• Restocks and rotates food products by using the first-in, first-out method (FIFO).
• Takes inventory of products and checks build-to with the Manager at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensures that the Hot Cook area and all smallwares are clean and checks dishes for cleanliness before using them.
• Performs duty roster and ensures cleanliness, service, and quality standards are met.
• Follows local health department laws.
• Keeps Char Grill clean and scraped to ensure product quality and sanitation.

Guest Service:

• Ensures that Hot Choice Buffet products, including Display Cooking products, are always hot and fresh for the guests.
• Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
• Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with the products.
• Maintains professional communication at all times.

Thank you for your interest in Golden Corral. Upon completion of your online application, you may be directed to complete an additional online questionnaire that is specific to the position in which you are applying.

The job opening listed on this page has been posted by an independent franchisee of Golden Corral Corporation. Golden Corral Corporation does not hire or employ any individuals at this franchise location. The franchisee will make all decisions with respect to applications for the position listed on this page. The name of the franchisee appears in this job posting. All questions concerning this job opportunity should be directed to the franchisee.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Golden Corral Corporate.

Why Work for Golden Corral?

Whether you want a great part‑time job or a long‑term career with a company that values innovation and pride…Golden Corral is the place for YOU. The success of our people is the foundation of our company, which is why we seek EXTRAORDINARY people to join our team. Golden Corral provides you a career with a company consistently recognized as a leader in the restaurant industry and as a Great Place to Work & Grow.

No matter which location or at what level, we support and empower our people to achieve their professional and personal goals. Golden Corral’s first restaurant opened in 1973, but our future continues with you. We rely on the basics of good food and excellent service that make our customers feel as if they were guests in our homes. Today, Golden Corral is the place for people with a focus on a Culture of Excellence. It is our team environment that makes working here so rewarding.

Golden Corral is committed to recruiting, hiring, training and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our culture and leadership transition plan enables a continuum toward an inclusive set of staff appointments and professional growth for a sustainable workforce at the franchise level.

We continuously promote your strengths and have a team-centric approach to promote marked leadership styles, to create data-driven decisions, and to become technically diligent. The team is entrusted to manage profitable growth by exploring fresh opportunities for the company and for the franchisee network.

We focus on opportunities to make the work environment fun, engaging, and encouraging our careers to grow for the better alignment with innovation and success.

Golden Corral is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants who identify as a person with a disability and provide a supportive inclusive work environment with a culture that emphasizes fairness, privacy, and human dignity.

We invite you to join a workplace that encourages personal growth, professional development, and a community that fosters success in hospitality.