Cook

Golden Corral; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading franchise of Golden Corral is seeking a Cook who will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the quality of Hot Choice Buffet products. The ideal candidate will ensure cleanliness, speed, and organization while providing excellent guest service. This role requires adherence to health standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of health department laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains Hot Choice Buffet products.
• Ensures cleanliness and quality standards are met.
• Provides friendly guest service.

Skills

Friendliness

Speed

Cleanliness

Organization

Job description

Our franchise organization, Valley 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.
• Completes use and follows the buffet production system to ensure 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 using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
• Takes inventory of products and checks build-to with the Manager at the beginning and end of each shift.

Cleanliness:

• 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.

Guest Service:

• Ensures that Hot Choice Buffet products, including Display Cooking products, are always hot and fresh for guests.
• Knows and follows position responsibilities related 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 completing your online application, you may be directed to an additional online questionnaire specific to the position. The job opening listed on this page is posted by an independent franchisee of Golden Corral Corporation. Golden Corral Corporation does not hire or employ individuals at this franchise location. The franchisee makes all decisions regarding applications for this position. For questions concerning this job opportunity, please contact the franchisee directly.