Cook

Do you love making people smile, serving up delicious food, and being part of a fun team? If so, you’re going to love being a Team Member at Golden Corral! Whether you’re greeting guests, helping with the buffet, or serving up golden moments, we know you’ll fit right in.

Golden Corral knows that people are its greatest asset; therefore, we strive to maintain a RESPECTFUL work environment. We are constantly working to provide you with a challenging and rewarding work experience, and we hope that you will come and talk to us.

• Free Meals while working*
• Uniforms
• GED Assistance Program
• Flexible Schedules
• Direct Deposit and Paycard
• Daily Pay/ Early Wage Access
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (Com Psych)
• Unity Care
• Company Chaplain

We believe in YOU! Employee development is a critical part of our business. We offer hourly employee development to our teammates and more than 50% of our managers come from the hourly ranks!

Our culture is driven by honesty, integrity and communication. We believe that you need to know your people, involve your families and be the best at what you do. We take care of our guests, both internal and external, each and every day! Our company is about creating opportunities for all of our employees by being engaged with them, coaching them to become stronger, and challenging them professionally.

This location is a part of Manna Inc. Manna Inc. is an affiliate of several restaurant concepts founded in 1988 and based out of Louisville, KY. Each Manna affiliate is a minority owned company that focuses and dedicates itself to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.

We established the Unity Care Fund, a charity funded by Manna and its employees to provide aid to employees in times of crisis.

Manna’s Women in Leadership Council is built on a set of core values and guiding principles that support our commitment to the ongoing development and growth of the women in our companies.

Position Title
:
Cook

Reports To
:
General Manager / Associate Manager

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.

• 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 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.
• 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.

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