Cook

The Hot Cook position includes all responsibilities of a Cook as well as Buffet Attendant duties. The Cook is responsible for ensuring the quality, quantity, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products, paying close attention to recipes, production levels, speed, cleanliness, and organization. The Buffet Attendant maintains Golden Corral standards of quality, cleanliness, and guest service, interacting positively and informatively with guests.

The Buffet Attendant also ensures the buffet is clean, colorful, and attractive, creating a positive impression on guests. For complete descriptions, see the Hot Cook and Buffet Attendant job descriptions on the  portal.

Position Uniform

Golden Corral standards for the Hot Cook’s uniform are outlined below. Co-workers must arrive at and leave work in uniform. For more details on personal appearance and grooming, refer to the Co-worker Orientation Handbook.

Uniform Package

• Clean, wrinkle-free, short-sleeved or long-sleeved black polo shirt with GC logo, tucked into pants.
• Depending on management directive: clean, solid-colored blue jeans in good condition with straight leg or boot cut (not embellished, faded, frayed, distressed, or holey; not low-rise, wide-leg, skinny, or leggings/jeggings). OR clean, solid black pants in good condition (no black jeans or corduroys, no yoga pants or leggings).
• Neat, clean, black shoes (with slip-resistant soles—no crepe soles) in good condition. No canvas tennis shoes.
• Clean, black socks.
• Current ball cap or skullcap with GC logo.
• Golden Corral nametag. Promotional buttons and service pins as directed by the Manager.