Fry Cook

Rapid City Golden Corral; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals during shift

On Demand Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Rapid City Golden Corral is seeking a Cook to ensure the quality, freshness, and timely preparation of Hot Choice Buffet products. You will focus on speed, cleanliness, and product standards while serving guests in a friendly, team-based dining environment.

You will prepare and grill items, restock as needed, and follow FIFO for inventory. The role requires adherence to health codes and proper equipment care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare Hot Choice Buffet items accurately and efficiently.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and food safety procedures.
• Work well in a team to deliver guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Hot Choice Buffet products per Golden Corral recipes and procedures.
• Grills items per standards to ensure quality.
• Keeps fried products hot and fresh.
• Restocks items when Attendant is unavailable.
• Assists guests with carved meat options.
• Follows FIFO inventory and quality standards.
• Maintains proper temperatures during cooking, holding, and serving.
• Uses production guides to manage inventory of hot cook products.
• Conducts opening/closing administrative tasks.
• Maintains equipment per maintenance manuals.
• Keeps buffet area clean and organized.

Skills

Food preparation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We offer the opportunity to grow and develop to your personal best. Some of our highlighted benefits are:

• Flexible work schedule.
• Clear and defined training.
• Career growth, you are our future!
• Free meals during shift.
• Team-oriented workplace.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Other benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision, and 401k.
• We Offer On Demand Pay.

What you will do:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• 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).
• Ensures that that Hot Cook area and all small wares are clean and checks dishes for cleanliness before using them.
• Performs duty roster and Cleanliness, Service, and Quality (CSQ) responsibilities.
• Follows local health department laws.
• Keeps Char Grill clean and scraped to ensure product quality and sanitation.
• 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.
• Performs other functions that may be necessary to ensure guests receive a pleasurable dining experience.

Compensation: Minimum Wage