Culinary Associate

Job Description: Culinary Associate

The Culinary Associate ensures that all products on the Hot Choice Buffet are of high quality, sufficient quantity, delicious, and freshly prepared. Special emphasis is given by the Cook to maintain efficiency, cleanliness, orderliness, and adherence to product standards within the kitchen.

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 the buffet production system to insure quality and shelf life compliance.

Guest Service:

• Guarantees the continuous warmth and freshness of Hot Choice Buffet items, encompassing Display Cooking selections, to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Understands and adheres to the duties associated with just-in-time delivery.
• Shows kindness and politeness towards visitors and supports them with the merchandise.
• Upholds a standard of professional communication consistently.

Responsibilities:

• 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 for managing the stock of all hot cook items.
• Carries out the initiation and conclusion of administrative protocols.
• Follows the guidelines outlined in the Equipment Maintenance manual for the appropriate care and upkeep of machinery.
• Manages food inventory through the FIFO method, ensuring items are replenished and rotated regularly.
• Verifies product stock and reconciles it with the Manager's build-to list at the start and conclusion of every shift.

Cleanliness:

• Verifies the cleanliness of the Hot Cook area and small kitchen utensils to maintain hygienic standards.
• Executes the duty schedule and guarantees that cleanliness, customer service, and quality criteria are upheld.
• Adheres to regulations set by the local health department.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the char grill by regularly removing residue to uphold both food quality and hygiene standards.

We offer fair employment opportunities, ensuring that all eligible candidates are considered without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, nationality, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected attribute.

This particular franchise operates under independent ownership and management. Any applications submitted will be received by the franchise owner who holds the authority to make hiring choices within their establishment. It is recommended to direct any job-related queries solely to the franchise location and not to Golden Corral Corporate office. Employment inquiries should be specifically directed to the management of this franchisee, as they hold sole responsibility for hiring decisions.