Cook (P1-1384463-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Cook where you will play a crucial role in creating delicious dishes and a welcoming atmosphere for guests. This position offers flexible schedules and great pay, alongside opportunities for growth and leadership development. You'll be part of a family-oriented company that values diversity and community impact. Enjoy free meals during your shifts and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401K with company match, and paid training to set you up for success. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Ongoing Career & Leadership Development

Referral bonus

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Opportunity to give back to the community

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification required at applicant's expense.
• Preferable experience in Operations.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Prepare dishes to meet company standards.
• Guide and assist the Kitchen Team.

Skills

Food Safety

Operations

Education

Some High School

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, 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
• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.

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 counters at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited with high shelving. Employees must work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate verbally, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We are proud to embrace family values and impact our communities positively.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and believe it brings strength. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. We welcome everyone.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity without discrimination based on characteristics protected by law, including sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and veteran status. We also comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].

Pay Range:

$27 per hour - $37.8 per hour

*Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors including location and experience.