Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible scheduling
Free Meals
Opportunities for advancement
stable work schedule
competitive pay

Job Description

Golden Corral is a popular American restaurant franchise known for its extensive buffet-style dining experience, offering a wide variety of freshly prepared meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Established as a family-friendly dining destination, Golden Corral emphasizes quality, variety, and customer satisfaction, with a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages. The franchise operates numerous independently owned locations across the United States, each managed by dedicated franchisees committed to maintaining the high standards set by the Golden Corral brand. As an independently owned and operated franchisee, this particular location upholds the brand's reputation through exceptional service, freshly prepared food, and community engagement. The employment opportunity being offered is for the Bakery Crew Member role, which provides a chance for individuals enthusiastic about baking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. This role is an entry-level position that offers on-the-job training and comprehensive guides to help team members understand the baking process, recipe adherence, and production standards. Employees at Golden Corral’s bakery are involved in making an assortment of baked goods including cookies, cakes, cobblers, pies, breads, and biscuits from scratch, making it an ideal match for those who want to pursue a career or gain experience in food production and bakery operations.

In the Bakery Crew Member role, individuals will learn to prepare hand-made yeast rolls, specialty desserts, and breakfast bakery items to meet production requirements, especially on weekends. The role demands consistent adherence to Golden Corral’s recipes and standards to ensure quality, proper portioning, and yield compliance. Team members will follow the Bakery and Dessert Café Production Guide, ensuring every baked item is fresh, tasty, visually appealing, and served at the appropriate temperature. The position also emphasizes operational excellence, including maintaining quality control and implementing a buffet production system to comply with shelf life standards. Additionally, the role involves guest service responsibilities, such as being courteous and assisting guests with baked goods, demonstrating excellent customer interaction skills.

Cleanliness and compliance with local health department laws are paramount, and employees are expected to perform roster duties to maintain cleanliness, service, and quality within the bakery area. The opportunity extends beyond entry-level tasks, with pathways to advance to Crew Leader positions, where individuals can take leadership of their own bakery shop within the franchise. This role offers flexible scheduling, free meals, a stable work schedule, competitive pay of up to $16 per hour, and opportunities for advancement—all designed to support employee growth and satisfaction within the Golden Corral team. Thank you for your interest in joining Golden Corral, where baking meets opportunity and career development in a friendly, dynamic restaurant environment.

Job Requirements

  • basic food safety knowledge preferred
  • ability to stand for extended periods
  • flexibility to work weekends and holidays
  • ability to follow health and safety regulations
  • strong work ethic and reliability
  • willingness to comply with cleanliness standards
  • ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • prior baking or food preparation experience is a plus but not required
  • ability to follow recipes and production guidelines
  • strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • good communication and customer service skills
  • ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • willingness to learn and take direction

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 Café 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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