Kitchen Preparation

Position Summary:

The quality, quantity, freshness, tastiness, and presentation of our products have significant impact on the perceptions our guests have of Golden Corral. Although the Prep Person does not have direct contact with that guest, the Prep Person’s duties affect every guest. The Prep Person is responsible for the preparation (cutting, slicing, peeling, etc.) of all fresh fruits and vegetables that are used in Golden Corral. The freshness of our Cold Choice Buffet makes a statement even to those who do not order it. A guest who perceives the buffet to be a fresh, high-quality meal will also believe the same of all Golden Corral entrees. For this reason, the Prep Person has a very important role in “Making Pleasurable Dining Affordable.”

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares prep items according to Golden Corral product specifications and recipes.
• Maintains a standard inventory of prep items according to the Prep Production Guide and the Display Cooking Prep Production Guide and updates the two guides as directed by management.
• Ensures optimum yield of products through the product cycle.
• Labels, dates, and rotates all bulk produce and prepped items.
• Ensures all food items are in approved, covered storage containers.
• Complete use and following of the buffet production system to insure quality and shelf life compliance.
• Notifies the Manager of any discrepancies; for example, food spoilage, invoice errors, excessive waste, or products that do not meet specifications.
• Assists the Buffet Attendant in maintaining a full, clean buffet. Cleans, maintains, and organizes prep area including cooler(s), equipment, and dry storage.
• Performs duty roster and Cleanliness, Service, and Quality (CSQ) responsibilities.
• Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
• Follows local health department laws.

Physical Demands:

Position requires standing and walking for periods of 3-4 hours without a rest break. Regular, moderate-to-heavy (10-50+lbs.) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required. Work equipment includes knives and, for Prep Person who are 18 years old, machinery with cutting blades. Work environment includes walking on potentially slippery floors and some exposure to extreme temperatures. Compliance with position uniform standards and adherence to all company policies and house rules are required.