Buffet Kitchen Cook – Fresh, Fast & Guest‑Focused

YellowFins dba Golden Corral; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Corral is seeking energetic individuals to join our team as a Cook. The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products. You will focus on speed, cleanliness, organization, and product specifications to deliver high-quality meals.

The role involves preparing buffet items per Golden Corral recipes, grilling to standards, and keeping hot dishes fresh. You will also assist with carving needs and maintain inventory and FIFO practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains 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 inventory.
• Conducts opening and closing administrative procedures.
• Properly maintains equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual.
• Restocks and rotates food products by using FIFO method.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Golden Corral is seeking energetic individuals to join our team as a Cook. The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products. You will focus on speed, cleanliness, organization, and product specifications to deliver high-quality meals.

The role involves preparing buffet items per Golden Corral recipes, grilling to standards, and keeping hot dishes fresh. You will also assist with carving needs and maintain inventory and FIFO practices.