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Food Prep Person

Golden Corral Corporation
Golden Corral Corporation Salary
Upper Marlboro, MD Part Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks


Our franchise organization, BOTH Inc Golden Corral, is currently seeking energetic, friendly FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES to join our team!

  • Part-time positions (30-35 hours/week)
  • PM shifts
  • Flexible shifts
  • FREE all you can eat buffet meal every shift
  • Performance raises
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Experience preferred using a Chef knife


The quality, quantity, freshness, tastiness, and presentation of our products have significant impact on the perceptions our guests have of Golden Corral. The Food 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 about our buffet being fresh and of high-quality.

Operational Excellence:

  • 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.


Cleanliness:

  • Cleans, maintains, and organizes prep area including cooler(s), equipment, and dry storage.
  • Performs duty roster and ensures cleanliness, service, and quality standards are met.
  • Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
  • Follows local health department laws.


Guest Service:

  • Performs administrative tasks and helps guests during meal periods.


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.

Thank you for your interest in Golden Corral. Upon completion of your online application, you may be directed to complete an additional online questionnaire that is specific to the position in which you are applying.

The job opening listed on this page has been posted by an independent franchisee of Golden Corral Corporation. Golden Corral Corporation does not hire or employ any individuals at this franchise location. The franchisee will make all decisions with respect to applications for the position listed on this page. The name of the franchisee appears in this job posting. All questions concerning this job opportunity should be directed to the franchisee.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Golden Corral Corporate.

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