Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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Meal Discount
Career advancement opportunities
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Job Description

Golden Corral is a well-established American restaurant chain known for its buffet-style dining with a focus on providing a variety of fresh and delicious food options to guests. Operated as a franchise system, Golden Corral locations are independent businesses dedicated to delivering high-quality dining experiences with friendly service and welcoming atmospheres. As a company, Golden Corral emphasizes customer satisfaction, continual improvement, and employee development.

The franchise of Golden Corral currently seeking to fill the position of Baker is looking for energetic, friendly individuals to join their bakery team. This role is vital in ensuring guests enjoy fresh, tasty, and visually appealing bakery items that uphold the high standards of the Golden Corral brand. Bakers will be responsible for producing yeast rolls, cakes, pies, specialty desserts, and other baked goods essential to the buffet and menu offerings. A strong emphasis is placed on freshness, cleanliness, speed, and organized production throughout daily duties.

This position is available as both full-time and part-time, with full-time staff eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a Simple IRA plan and meal discounts. The schedule is flexible to accommodate different availabilities, with shifts spanning all days of the week, including weekends when breakfast bakery items are prepared to meet production demands. The pay is based on experience, providing an opportunity for growth within the bakery team and potential career advancement within the franchise.

The Baker will utilize the buffet production system to ensure items meet quality and shelf-life standards while consistently following Golden Corral recipes and portion guidelines. Operational excellence is a key focus, including maintaining proper recipe yields and adhering to the Bakery Production Guide. The Baker also serves as a friendly and courteous resource for guests seeking bakery items, assisting them while maintaining service standards. Maintaining cleanliness in the bakery area and complying with health department laws are also critical responsibilities to provide a safe and sanitary environment for both staff and guests.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about baking, food quality, and guest service in a dynamic restaurant environment. It requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to perform efficiently during busy periods. The franchisees of Golden Corral operate with autonomy, meaning hiring decisions and employment terms are managed locally by the franchise management team. Applicants are encouraged to complete the online application process and may be asked to complete additional questionnaires specific to the Baker position.

Golden Corral is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Joining this team offers a chance to work within a respected franchise of a national brand with opportunities for skill development and career growth in the food service industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience working in a bakery or food production preferred
  • Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Good communication skills
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Previous baking experience preferred
  • Ability to follow detailed recipes and production instructions
  • Strong attention to cleanliness and food safety standards
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Positive attitude and teamwork skills
  • Basic math skills for measuring and portioning ingredients

Job Duties

  • Prepares hand-made yeast rolls, cakes, pies, specialty desserts and other baked items
  • Prepares breakfast bakery items on weekends to meet production needs
  • Completes use of the buffet production system to ensure quality and shelf life compliance
  • Ensures that every product in the bakery is always fresh, tasty, visually appealing and hot, when appropriate
  • Maintains quality by preparing all products following Golden Corral recipes and standards
  • Maintains proper portioning and recipe yields
  • Follows the Bakery Production Guide
  • Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with baked goods
  • Meets cleanliness, service, and quality standards in bakery
  • Follows local health department laws

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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