Restaurant Cook 3rd shift

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; 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.

Flexible Schedules

Direct Deposit and Paycard

Daily Pay/ Early Wage Access

Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program (ComPsych)

We offer hourly employee development to our teammates and more than 50% of our managers come from the hourly ranks!

Position Title : Cook

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.

Food Production

Grills all items according to Golden Corral standards to ensure quality.

If the Buffet Attendant is unavailable, the Cook restocks the items at the Display Cooking Station.

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.

Guest Service

Previous cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant or kitchen environment preferred.

Knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.

Perform repetitive motions, including frequent use of hands and arms for tasks such as chopping, stirring, carrying, and operating equipment.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly as part of job duties, including but not limited to food supplies, dishware, and equipment. When handling heavier loads, employees must use appropriate lifting equipment and/or seek assistance from a second person.

Ability to move around the kitchen quickly and efficiently.

Compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

Flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Employees may regularly work in varying temperature zones, including hot kitchen areas with stoves, ovens, grills, and fryers, as well as cold storage areas like refrigerators and freezers.

May involve exposure to heat, noise, and cleaning chemicals in the kitchen area.

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and training ensure safety and comfort while handling temperature-sensitive tasks.

Awareness of temperature fluctuations and safe practices is essential for maintaining food safety standards and personal well-being.

Job duties span both indoor and outdoor settings, requiring adaptability to different environments.

Outdoor tasks may involve curbside delivery, trash maintenance, or ensuring a clean and welcoming exterior for guests.

This job description provides an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the Cook position at Golden Corral.