Cook

golden-corral-careers; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Golden Corral is seeking a dedicated Cook for our Hot Choice Buffet operations. You will prepare and grill buffet items, ensure freshness, and assist with display cooking and restocking as needed.

In this role you will follow Golden Corral recipes, maintain food safety and FIFO inventory, and collaborate with team to deliver high-quality, hot products for guests. You will work a flexible schedule, maintain cleanliness, and provide friendly guest service.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Hot Choice Buffet products according to Golden Corral recipes and procedures.
• Grills all items to ensure quality and freshness.
• Restocks items at the Display Cooking Station if needed.
• Delivers friendly guest service and follows just-in-time delivery guidelines.

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Our franchise organization, Puckett's Corral, 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 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.