Food Prep Person

Golden Corral; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Corral is seeking a Food Prep Person to join their team in Algonquin, IL. This full-time role involves preparing fresh produce, maintaining a clean work environment, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates are energetic and detail-oriented, ready to contribute to high-quality guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Energetic and friendly individuals sought for food preparation tasks.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and operate within health guidelines.
• Basic understanding of food safety and inventory management recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh fruits and vegetables according to specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness in prep areas and adhere to inventory standards.
• Assist guests and perform administrative tasks during service.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cleanliness

Inventory Management

Job description

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Our franchise organization, Mohave GC, LLC dba Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team!

The quality, quantity, freshness, tastiness, and presentation of our products have significant impact on the perceptions our guests have of Golden Corral. The Food Prep Person is responsible for the preparation (cutting, slicing, peeling, etc.) of all fresh fruits and vegetables that are used in Golden Corral. The freshness of our Cold Choice Buffet makes a statement about our buffet being fresh and of high-quality.

Operational Excellence

• Prepares prep items according to Golden Corral product specifications and recipes.
• Maintains a standard inventory of prep items according to the Prep Production Guide and the Display Cooking Prep Production Guide and updates the two guides as directed by management.
• Ensures optimum yield of products through the product cycle.
• Labels, dates, and rotates all bulk produce and prepped items.
• Ensures all food items are in approved, covered storage containers.
• Complete use and following of the buffet production system to insure quality and shelf life compliance.
• Notifies the Manager of any discrepancies; for example, food spoilage, invoice errors, excessive waste, or products that do not meet specifications.
• Assists the Buffet Attendant in maintaining a full, clean buffet.
  
  

Cleanliness

• Cleans, maintains, and organizes prep area including cooler(s), equipment, and dry storage.
• Performs duty roster and ensures cleanliness, service, and quality standards are met.
• Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
• Follows local health department laws.
  
  

Guest Service

• Performs administrative tasks and helps guests during meal periods.
  
  

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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