Hot Cook

Great Western Restaurants, Inc. dba Golden Corral; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

A local restaurant franchise is looking for a dedicated Cook to manage the quality and freshness of the Hot Choice Buffet. The role involves preparing food items, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. If you enjoy a fast-paced team environment, this is the perfect opportunity. Training and career growth are encouraged, along with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with restaurant cooking standards.
• Willingness to lift moderate-to-heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Hot Choice Buffet products according to recipes.
• Grill items to ensure quality and freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cooking area.
• Assist guests with carved meat options.

Skills

Speed

Cleanliness

Organization

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Golden Corral you can access up to 50% of your earned but unpaid wages with no fees or interest charge

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!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Golden Corral Corporate.