Cook

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Duties and 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with the products.
• Maintains professional communication at all times.

Education/Experience:

Successful completion of Safe Tracks, Golden Corral’s Co-worker Food Safety and Sanitation course, and participation in Fast Tracks, Golden Corral’s Co-worker cross-training program. Experience in food preparation preferred, but not required. Proof of food handler certification may be required for individuals in those applicable states.