Cook

Golden Corral; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

401k

Job summary

A popular dining franchise in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Cook to join the team. Responsibilities include preparing Hot Choice Buffet items, ensuring food quality and safety, and providing excellent guest service. Ideal candidates should have experience in food preparation and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. Benefits include vacation pay and 401k. The franchisee will make all hiring decisions, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Hot Choice Buffet products according to recipes.
• Maintain product temperature during cooking and serving.
• Ensure cleanliness of working area and equipment.
• Assist guests with product inquiries.

Skills

Food preparation

Speed in service

Cleanliness

Organization

Customer service

Job description

Our franchise organization, Mountain Treasure Corral, Inc. 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.

Benefits: vacation pay and 401k

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 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.

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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.