Cook

Commonwealth Corral Richmond, LLC dba Golden Corral; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Richmond, Kentucky is seeking a Cook to join their team. The Cook will be responsible for preparing Hot Choice Buffet products, ensuring quality and freshness, and providing exceptional guest service. Candidates should have an energetic attitude, attention to detail, and knowledge of food safety protocols. The role involves cooking, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and assisting with inventory management. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• Energetic and friendly attitude towards guests.
• Ability to manage food production processes.
• Experience in a kitchen or restaurant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Hot Choice Buffet products according to recipes.
• Maintains the correct temperature of all products.
• Ensures cleanliness of cooking areas and all smallwares.
• Provides excellent guest service and assistance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Customer service skills

Job description

Our franchise organization, Commonwealth Corral Richmond, LLC 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.

Cleanliness

• 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.

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.