Food Prep Person

BOTH, Inc. dba Golden Corral; Ruther Glen (VA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Golden Corral franchise BOTH Inc is hiring energetic FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES to join our team in Virginia. This role focuses on prep work, including cutting, slicing, and producing fresh fruits and vegetables for the buffet, with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and food safety.

Expect FT and PT shifts, AM slots, weekend work, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement. Perks include 401(k) options, free buffet meals each shift, and performance raises.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred using a Chef knife.
• Food prep experience or familiarity with prep duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares prep items according to product specifications and recipes.
• Maintains inventory of prep items and updates guides as directed.
• Labels, dates, and rotates bulk produce and prepped items.
• Ensures all food items are stored properly in approved containers.
• Keeps prep area clean and organized; assists Buffet Attendant as needed.

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Our franchise organization, BOTH Inc Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES to join our team!

• FT and PT positions
• AM shifts
• Must be able to work weekend shifts
• Flexible shifts
• FREE all you can eat buffet meal every shift
• Performance raises
• Advancement opportunities
• Experience preferred using a Chef knife

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.

Position requires standing and walking for periods of 3-4 hours without a rest break. Regular, moderate-to-heavy (10-50+lbs.) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required. Work equipment includes knives and, for Prep Person who are 18 years old, machinery with cutting blades. Work environment includes walking on potentially slippery floors and some exposure to extreme temperatures.