Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $10.50 - $13.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule

Job Description

John Gomez Enterprises, LLC dba Golden Corral is a well-established franchise organization operating under the renowned Golden Corral brand, famous for its family-friendly dining and extensive buffet offerings. As a franchisee, John Gomez Enterprises maintains high standards of food quality, customer service, and operational excellence that align with the Golden Corral Corporation’s values but functions independently in its hiring and operational decisions. This franchise location prides itself on delivering a fresh, delicious, and visually appealing variety of meals and desserts that cater to diverse tastes while ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations. The company's reputation for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction is backed by a team-oriented work culture that values energetic and friendly individuals eager to contribute to its success and uphold the brand’s strong market presence.

The role of Baker at this Golden Corral franchise is a pivotal position focused on creating high-quality baked goods that delight guests and enhance their dining experience. The Baker is responsible for preparing a variety of bakery items including yeast rolls, cakes, pies, specialty desserts, and other freshly baked products. This position requires a meticulous approach to maintaining freshness, speed, cleanliness, and organization throughout the daily duties. Working in the Bakery and Dessert Café Production environment, the Baker follows strict production guidelines to ensure that all products meet Golden Corral’s recipes and quality standards. The Baker also plays an important part during weekend breakfast production, contributing to meeting the store’s overall production needs.

In this role, attention to operational excellence is paramount. The Baker ensures that every bakery item served is not only fresh but also tasty, visually appealing, and appropriately hot when applicable. Following the Bakery and Dessert Café Production Guide and Golden Corral’s recipe standards is critical to maintain product quality and proper portion control. The Baker also utilizes the buffet production system thoroughly to guarantee shelf-life compliance and quality consistency. Beyond food preparation, the Baker supports optimal guest service by interacting courteously with customers and assisting them with their baked goods selections while adhering to just-in-time delivery principles.

Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health department regulations are essential components of the Baker’s responsibilities. The role requires adherence to duty rosters designed to meet cleanliness, service, and quality benchmarks consistently. This ensures that the bakery station remains sanitary and operating within local health guidelines to provide a safe dining environment.

This position is ideal for those who enjoy culinary craftsmanship in baking and want to be part of a dynamic, guest-focused restaurant environment. John Gomez Enterprises values equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, affirming commitment to an inclusive workplace. Given the franchise's independent operation, all hiring decisions are made directly by the franchise owner and its management team, emphasizing personalized consideration for each candidate’s suitability and enthusiasm for the role.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • ability to work weekends
  • attention to detail
  • ability to follow health and safety regulations
  • good interpersonal skills
  • prior baking experience preferred

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • prior baking or culinary experience preferred
  • knowledge of baking techniques and food safety standards
  • ability to follow detailed recipes and production guidelines
  • good communication and guest service skills
  • ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

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
  • complete use and following 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 and Dessert Cafe Production Guide
  • is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with baked goods
  • knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery
  • performs duty roster and meets cleanliness, service, and quality standards
  • follows local health department laws

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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