Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading American Chinese restaurant chain located in Arlington is seeking a passionate Panda Cook to support kitchen operations. You will create an inviting atmosphere for guests, prepare dishes according to recipes, and assist in training the kitchen team. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have food safety knowledge and some high school education. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including flexible schedules and free meals.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare hot and cold foods efficiently.
• Effective verbal communication skills are crucial.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Prepare dishes according to company recipes.
• Guide and assist the Kitchen Team with training.
• Perform all Back of House responsibilities.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

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. This role embraces a central position in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, where our restaurants are the heart and soul of the company and our people are the recipe for success.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Guiding Kitchen Team and assisting with their training.
• Performing all Back of House responsibilities.

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

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
• On-Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Details available at: https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Company Overview

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. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].

Pay Range: $23 per hour - $26 per hour