Baker

The rolls, desserts and specialty items guests line up for start with you. Golden Corral® is opening a brand-new restaurant at 8503 Kingston Pike in Knoxville in November 2026, and we need Bakers for the opening team.

Starting pay: $16.50/hr, DOE (depending on experience). Part-time. Opening November 2026.

Why join the opening team

• Start fresh with a brand-new restaurant and a brand-new team, where everyone starts together
• Be there on opening day to welcome the very first guests through the doors
• Train alongside Golden Corral’s opening team before we open
• Get in early, help set the standard and grow with the restaurant from day one

What you’ll do

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including rolls, desserts and specialty items
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality, freshness and consistency
• Keep a clean, safe and organized workspace while following food safety guidelines
• Support the team and help guests as needed

What we’re looking for

• Food preparation experience preferred, but not required
• Able to work under pressure in a guest-driven, high-volume restaurant
• Self-driven and flexible, with strong communication skills
• Available for various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays (Sundays included)

Pay + benefits

• Starting pay from $16.50 per hour, DOE (depending on experience)
• Free shift meals
• Holiday premium pay
• Flexible part-time schedules
• Career growth: learn new stations and grow with the team
• Paid vacation + benefits for eligible team members

Schedule

Multiple part-time openings. You’ll work a mix of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Weekends are our busiest days, so availability on weekends and holidays, including Sundays, is required.

About Golden Corral

Golden Corral® is the nation’s largest buffet restaurant chain and a family restaurant built on service to others. We treat every guest like a guest in our home, and we invest in the growth of our people. Golden Corral: the only one for everyone.

Golden Corral is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws; see the Know Your Rights notice at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. Recruiting support provided by Self Opportunity Inc.