Cook

Jax, LLC dba Golden Corral; Richmond; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized restaurant franchise in Richmond seeks a dedicated Cook to ensure the quality and freshness of Hot Choice Buffet products. This role involves food preparation, maintaining food safety standards, and providing excellent guest service. Candidates should have a passion for cooking and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values innovation, quality service, and offers opportunities for career growth. The environment is supportive, emphasizing teamwork and a culture of family-like support among co-workers.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Community involvement through fundraising

Qualifications

• Experience in food production and restaurant operations is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain high-quality standards.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with guests and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Hot Choice Buffet products according to recipes.
• Maintain temperature and quality of food items.
• Provide excellent guest service and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Food preparation

Operational excellence

Guest service

Sanitation compliance

Job description

Our franchise organization, Captain Corral 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 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.
• 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 that 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.

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 not just a place of employment but it also feels like family due to the relationships we have with our guests and Co‑Workers. Golden Corral offers plenty of room for advancement and opportunity. I also like being involved in fundraising for Camp Corral, which allows me to give back to the community.