Head Grill Cook

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