Cook

Job Description: 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:

• Ensures that Carving and Display Cooking products for the Hot Choice Buffet are made in accordance with Golden Corral's recipes and procedures.
• Cooks all items in adherence to Golden Corral guidelines to maintain consistent quality.
• Ensures that each fried dish is consistently delivered with freshness and heat.
• In the absence of the Buffet Attendant, the Cook must replenish the items at the Display Cooking Station.
• If the Carver is not present, they aid patrons in exploring the various choices of carved meat available.
• Thorough implementation and following of the buffet production system to safeguard quality and meet shelf life requirements.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensures all items are kept at the appropriate temperature throughout the cooking, holding, and serving process.
• Utilizes the Hot Choice Buffet Production Guide and the Display Cooking Hot Cook Production Guide to monitor and control the availability of all hot cook merchandise.
• Handles the beginning and completion of administrative formalities.
• Observes the maintenance protocols outlined in the Equipment Maintenance manual for equipment upkeep.
• Manages the replenishment and rotation of food supplies in adherence to the FIFO strategy.
• Assessing product levels and confirming them with the Manager's build-to list at the start and end of shifts.

Cleanliness:

• Confirms that the Hot Cook area and smallwares are sanitized and inspects dishes for any dirt before utilizing them.
• Organizes the duty roster and monitors the compliance with cleanliness, service, and quality standards.
• Complies with the requirements specified by the local health department.
• Uphold cleanliness and sanitation by regularly scraping and cleaning the char grill to maintain product quality.

Guest Service:

• Guarantees the continuous warmth and freshness of Hot Choice Buffet items, encompassing Display Cooking selections, to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Recognizes and follows the position obligations in relation to just-in-time delivery.
• Interacts with guests in a friendly and polite manner while guiding them through product choices.
• Consistently upholds professionalism in all communication exchanges.