Cook (P1-1384655-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team where you can showcase your culinary skills as a Cook. This role is at the heart of the kitchen, where you will prepare delicious dishes and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Enjoy flexible schedules and great pay, along with a range of benefits including free meals, medical insurance, and opportunities for career growth. Be part of a family-oriented organization that values diversity and community impact, and take the next step in your culinary career with hands-on training and support for your success.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing Career Development

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Candidates should have some high school education and preferably some operations experience.
• Food Handler certification required at applicant's own expense.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to company recipes and standards.
• Guide and assist the Kitchen Team with training.
• Support in creating a vibrant environment for guests.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Some High School

Operations Experience

Job description

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

As a Cook for our team, you will:

1. Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
2. Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
3. Guide the Kitchen Team and assist with their training.
4. Perform all Back of House responsibilities.

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For more details, please visit https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf.

Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Some high school
• Prefer some operations experience

Food Safety:

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense

ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across countertops at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage space. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts.

About Panda:

Founded in Glendale, California, in 1983, Panda is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a family-oriented organization that values diversity and community impact.

We want you here:

We value diversity and believe it enhances creativity, perspective, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team at [e-mail].