Hot Cook

Pueblo Golden Corral; Eden (CO); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training

Career growth

Free meals during shift

Team-oriented workplace

Employee Referral Program

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k

On Demand Pay

Job summary

Pueblo Golden Corral in Eden, CO is seeking a Cook to ensure the hot buffet is tasty, fresh, and served promptly. You will cook, carve, and display items, maintain mise en place, and follow Golden Corral recipes, while keeping equipment clean and temperatures correct.

This on-site role requires standing 3-4+ hours, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in a fast-paced team. We offer flexible schedules, paid training, growth opportunities, free meals during shifts, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in buffet food preparation preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Hot Choice Buffet products and display items as per recipes.
• Grills items to Golden Corral standards for quality.
• Maintains correct food temperatures during cooking and holding.
• Restocks buffet stations and assists guests when needed.
• Follows FIFO for inventory and keeps area clean.

Skills

Buffet food prep

Food safety & sanitation

Carving & display cooking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

We offer the opportunity to grow and develop to your personal best.

Benefits

• 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).
• Takes inventory of products and checks build-to with the Manager at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensures that that Hot Cook area and all smallwares 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.

Position requires standing and walking 3-4+ hours without a rest break. Regular, moderate-to-heavy (20-50 lbs.) lifting and carrying; bending and reaching is required. Work environment requires the use of tools such as tongs and spatulas and a forceful grip is required for the use of these tools. Work setting is within the restaurant with employee exposed to temperature extremes. Compliance with position uniform standards and adherence to all company policies and house rules are required.

If you like working with people in a fun, fast-paced team environment, Golden Corral is the place for you!

Compensation: Minimum Wage