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Cook

Colonial Heights, VA · On-site

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Glen Allen, VA · On-site

$11 - $17/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Asheboro, NC

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Lynchburg, VA

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Charlotte, NC

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Greenville, NC · On-site

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Richmond, VA · On-site

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Burlington, NC

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Hickory, NC

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook

Concord, NC · On-site

$11 - $18/hr

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Flexible Schedules * Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM's and 15 KM-HM's that ... Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who ...

Cook & Prep Cook

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$15 - $19/hr

We offer full-time & part-time positions with flexible schedules and constant variety ... citizenship, military service and status, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental ...

Cook & Prep Cook

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$11 - $13/hr

We offer full-time & part-time positions with flexible schedules and constant variety ... citizenship, military service and status, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental ...

Cook

Green Lake, WI · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

... Shift) - 40h week-Flexible Rotating Schedule Starting Pay - $17-$22 based on exp. Benefits ... military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. ASK ABOUT OUR $100 ...

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Cook

North Aurora, IL · On-site

$17/hr

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How much do flexible military cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible military cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Can I join the military as a cook?

Yes, individuals can join the military as cooks, often through the military's food service or culinary specialist roles. These positions typically require basic enlistment standards, relevant training, and sometimes culinary certifications or experience. Military cooks work in various environments, including bases and ships, preparing meals for service members.

Does the army still have a cook MOS?

Yes, the U.S. Army still maintains a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) for cooks, known as 92G Food Service Specialist. This role involves preparing meals in various settings such as dining facilities and field environments, requiring knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cooking techniques. The MOS is part of the Army's logistics and support units and often requires completion of basic training and food service training courses.

How hard is it to become a military cook?

Becoming a military cook typically requires meeting basic enlistment requirements, completing basic training, and then attending culinary training specific to the military branch. Candidates should have good cooking skills, attention to hygiene, and the ability to work in a structured environment; some branches may also require passing physical and background checks.

What is the difference between Flexible Military Cook vs Military Food Service Specialist?

AspectFlexible Military CookMilitary Food Service Specialist
CertificationsBasic culinary training, food safetyFood service certifications, military training
Work EnvironmentMilitary bases, field operations, mobile unitsMilitary dining facilities, field kitchens
Job FocusPreparing meals, menu planning, cookingManaging food service operations, logistics

Flexible Military Cooks focus on preparing meals and culinary tasks, often in diverse environments, while Military Food Service Specialists oversee food service operations and logistics within the military. Both roles require food safety certifications and serve in military settings, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

Do military cooks get paid well?

Military cooks, including those in the flexible military cook role, typically receive a salary based on rank and years of service, with pay scales set by the military. While they earn a steady income that includes benefits such as housing and healthcare, their pay is generally comparable to other military personnel and may vary depending on experience and location. Additional skills like food safety certifications can enhance their career prospects and potential earnings within the military structure.
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Cook

Cook

Golden Corral

Colonial Heights, VA • On-site

$11 - $18/hr

Full-time

Life, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

The Cook is responsible for the quality, quantity, tastiness, and freshness of all Hot Choice Buffet products. The Cook pays special attention to speed, cleanliness, organization, and product specifications.

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.

Operational Excellence:

  • Maintains the correct temperature of all products during cooking, holding and serving.
  • Uses the Hot Choice Buffet Production Guide and the Display Cooking Hot Cook Production Guide to maintain an inventory of all hot cook products.
  • Conducts opening and closing administrative procedures.
  • Properly maintains equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual.
  • Restocks and rotates food products by using the first-in, first-out method (FIFO).
  • Takes inventory of products and checks build-to with the Manager at the beginning and end of each shift.

Cleanliness:

  • Ensures that that Hot Cook area and all smallwares are clean and checks dishes for cleanliness before using them.
  • Performs duty roster and ensures cleanliness, service, and quality standards are met. .
  • Follows local health department laws.
  • Keeps Char Grill clean and scraped to ensure product quality and sanitation.  

Guest Service:

  • Ensures that Hot Choice Buffet products, including Display Cooking products, are always hot and fresh for the guests.
  • Knows and follows position responsibilities as they relate to just-in-time delivery.
  • Is friendly and courteous to guests and assists them with the products.
  • Maintains professional communication at all times.

Benefits:

  • One-week paid vacation after 6 months service. One-week every six months thereafter.
  • Next Day Pay through RAIN.
  • Tele-Doc for entire family through Nation Restaurant Association.
  • Life, Disability, Accident, Hospital, & Cancer coverages through All-State
  • Shift Meals
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Advancement for those willing to learn. We have 2 GM’s and 15 KM-HM’s that started as hourly team members.

Platinum Corral is a franchisee of Golden Corral.
Our Mission: We strive to offer a pleasurable dining experience that is affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day.
Our history: The first Golden Corral© restaurant opened in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1973 beginning a tradition of offering guests real, wholesome foods in a family-friendly atmosphere and at a terrific value. 50 years later, Golden Corral© is honored to be called America’s #1 buffet and grill.
We take pride in giving back...
Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud of the U.S. military members who defend our country and our rights. We honor them every year with a special thank you dinner on our Military Appreciation Night. As of 2020, we have served 6 million free meals to our active duty and retired military heroes; and raised over $17 million dollars for Disabled American Veterans.
Camp Corral: Camp Corral is a week of non-stop fun for the children of wounded, ill, injured, or fallen military members. This camp is free for families, and over the past 9 years Golden Corral as the founding sponsor along with our guests and local communities, has raised $13 million dollars and sent more than 24,000 military children to Camp Corral.
Operational Excellence: Platinum Corral had 11 of its
restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in 2019. Only 24 of these Awards for Operations Excellence were presented in the entire Golden Corral brand of almost 500 restaurants that year. This included the #1 and #2 restaurants in
the entire brand nationwide. Excellence was measured by increased guest counts, sanitation scores, co-worker retention, guest feedback scores and community fund raising.
We are hiring for all positions, full and part time.
If you are a team player with a desire to advance your career, we offer that opportunity. We offer:
- Competitive wages, flexible schedules
- Shift meals
- Paid vacations
- Tele-Doc for you and your family
- Next Day Pay advances
- Fun, friendly team environment
- Training aimed at advancement
- Recognition for achievement
- Ability to advance
We value the diversity of our employees and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do drug test.