Cook

About the role

We are seeking energetic, friendly individuals to join our team as Cooks. The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products, with special attention to speed, cleanliness, organization, and product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Food Production:
  • 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.
  • Restocks items at the Display Cooking Station if the Buffet Attendant is unavailable.
  • Assists guests with carved meat options if the Carver is unavailable.
  • Follows the buffet production system to ensure quality and shelf life compliance.
• Operational Excellence:
  • Maintains the correct temperature of all products during cooking, holding, and serving.
  • Uses the Hot Choice Buffet Production Guide and Display Cooking Hot Cook Production Guide to maintain inventory.
  • Conducts opening and closing administrative procedures.
  • Properly maintains equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual.
  • Restocks and rotates food products using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
  • Takes inventory of products and checks build-to with the Manager at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Cleanliness:
  • Ensures the Hot Cook area and all smallwares are clean and checks dishes for cleanliness before use.
  • Performs duty roster tasks to meet cleanliness, service, and quality standards.
  • Follows local health department laws.
  • Keeps the Char Grill clean and scraped to ensure product quality and sanitation.
• Guest Service:
  • Ensures Hot Choice Buffet products, including Display Cooking products, are always hot and fresh for guests.
  • Follows position responsibilities for just-in-time delivery.
  • Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with products.
  • Maintains professional communication at all times.