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Head Grill Cook

Golden Corral
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
 
 
OPERATIONS POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title:
Cook
Department:      Operations
Section:
Back of the House
 
Supervisor:
Kitchen Manager
 
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.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/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.
•       If the Buffet Attendant is unavailable, the Cook restocks the items at the Display Cooking Station.
•       If the Carver is unavailable, assists guests with carved meat options.
•       Complete use and following of a buffet production system to ensure quality and shelf life compliance.
Adherence to Standards:
•       Maintains the correct temperature of all products during cooking, holding and serving.
•       Uses the Hot Choice Buffet 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.
Cleanliness:
•       Ensures that that Hot Cook area and all smallwares are clean and checks dishes for cleanliness before using them.
•       Performs duty roster and Restaurant Operations Improvement Process (ROIP) responsibilities.
•       Follows local health department laws.
•       Keeps the Hot Cook department clean and free of debris.
Guest Service:
•       Ensures that Hot Choice Buffet products, including Display Cooking products, are always hot and fresh for the guests.
•       Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
•       Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with the products.
•       Maintains professional communication at all times.
•       Performs other functions that may be necessary to ensure guests receive a pleasurable dining experience.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SPECIALIZED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of Safe Tracks, Golden Corral’s Co-worker Food Safety and Sanitation course, and participation in Fast Pass for Success, 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.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
Revised Date1-22

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