Jobs

The highest paychecks go to Bakers, who earn an average around $10.24 per hour, closely trailed by Restaurant Cooks (approximately $10.00), Meat Cutters (about $9.50), and Line Cooks ($9.08). Among the lower-paid positions at Golden Corral Corporation are Servers — the median salary for this role approaches.

Locations

When it comes to location, the highest average paycheck ($10.64 per hour) can be spotted in Enid, Okla.; Houston, Texas ($10.50), Oshkosh, Wisc. ($8.35), and Cleveland, Ohio (approximately $8.30) are the next top-paying cities. By state, the highest pay levels are found in Oklahoma, where the average Golden Corral Corporation employee makes about $10.10 per hour.

Years of Experience

Respondents who have been working for five to nine years make $9.93 per hour on average. When we consider tenure, a substantial portion of employees (71 percent) have been working for one to four years and make $8.56 per hour on average.

Certifications and Degrees

Servsafe food manager certifications have significantly higher pay than non-accredited workers at around $9.89 per hour. The best paid folks at Golden Corral Corporation have an Associate of Business Administration (ABA), earning per hour.

Skills

The highest-paying skill to have may be Training; employees who claim proficiency also report a higher average salary of approximately $10.00 per hour. Customer Service also popped up often in the survey as an important skill; a majority of employees surveyed report using it at work. Cash Handling, Food Preparation, and Cleaning were also reported by many survey participants.

Benefits and Perks

One in four workers set aside retirement funds in an employer-sponsored 401(k). At Golden Corral Corporation, just under a third of workers have health insurance, and slightly less than a third of workers have dental coverage. A few more workplace perks are food/meal discounts.