Cook

R.F.R., Inc. dba Golden Corral; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Corral in Missouri is seeking energetic Cook candidates to join our restaurant team. The Cook is responsible for quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products, and works to keep speed, cleanliness, and organization.

From grilling to restocking, the role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and guest satisfaction, with emphasis on teamwork and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Food prep and cooking tasks following Golden Corral recipes.
• Maintains clean and sanitary cooking areas.
• Works with team to meet quality and service standards.
• Follows FIFO inventory and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Hot Choice Buffet products according to recipes and standards.
• Grills items and ensures quality and freshness.
• Restocks and rotates items at display stations when needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of hot cook area and equipment.
• Assists guests with product selections and delivers friendly service.

Skills

Food preparation

Grill cooking

FIFO inventory

Food safety

Guest service

Teamwork

Job description

Our franchise organization, 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.

Cleanliness

• 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.