Side Cook

Golden Corral

Golden Corral

location-logoLakeland, FL, 33803

jobtype-icon Other

dateposted-icon 19 February 2026

Job Description: Side Cook

The Cook plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality, quantity, deliciousness, and freshness of all items offered on the Hot Choice Buffet. They focus on ensuring efficient operations, cleanliness, organization, and adherence to product specifications within their duties.

Food Production:

  • Adheres to Golden Corral's standards by preparing Hot Choice Buffet products, including Carving and Display Cooking options, according to their specific recipes and procedures.
  • Adheres to the Golden Corral standards when grilling various menu items to uphold quality assurance.
  • Maintains a standard of delivering fried dishes that are consistently hot and fresh.
  • Should the Buffet Attendant be unavailable, the responsibility of restocking the items at the Display Cooking Station falls to the Cook.
  • In the absence of the Carver, they help guests in making selections from the range of carved meat alternatives.
  • Implementation and strict adherence to the buffet production system to secure quality assurance and meet shelf life guidelines.

Operational Excellence:

  • Ensures that all food items are cooked, held, and served at the right temperature.
  • Uses the Hot Choice Buffet Production Guide and the Display Cooking Hot Cook Production Guide to ensure accurate tracking of the inventory of hot cook items.
  • Oversees the inauguration and finalization of administrative procedures.
  • Performs maintenance tasks on equipment following the guidelines set forth in the Equipment Maintenance manual.
  • Implements a system of replenishing and rotating food products based on the FIFO principle.
  • Evaluates product inventory and compares it with the Manager's build-to checklist at the start and end of each shift.

Cleanliness:

  • Ensures that the Hot Cook area and smallwares are sanitary and examines dishes for cleanliness to guarantee food safety.
  • Administers the duty schedule and confirms that cleanliness, service, and quality expectations are fulfilled.
  • Abides by the mandates of the local health department.
  • Uphold sanitation levels and product quality by consistently cleaning and scraping the char grill.

Guest Service:

  • Ensures the consistent warmth and freshness of Hot Choice Buffet selections, particularly Display Cooking items, to meet guest expectations.
  • Comprehends and executes the job duties connected to just-in-time delivery.
  • Displaying friendliness and politeness towards visitors and offering assistance with their product inquiries.
  • Maintains a professional demeanor in verbal and written communications.

In our recruitment procedures, we adhere to the belief that every candidate deserves a fair chance at employment, free from any discrimination related to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other legally safeguarded characteristics.

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 franchise location, and not to Golden Corral Corporate.

FAQ's:

Q) Does Golden Corral hire for buffet-style dining operations?

A) Yes, employees support buffet service and dining room flow.

Q) Are food replenishment duties part of the job?

A) Yes, staff monitor and restock buffet stations.

Q) Do kitchen roles involve large-batch cooking?

A) Yes, meals are prepared in high-volume batches.

Q) Are dining room attendants required?

A) Yes, roles include table clearing and guest assistance.

Q) Are weekends peak workdays?

A) Yes, weekends typically experience the highest traffic.

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