Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A restaurant chain in Bernalillo, NM is seeking a Cook. You will create delicious dishes and maintain a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and food safety knowledge. The position offers great pay and comprehensive benefits including flexible schedules and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification required, to be acquired at applicant's own expense.
• Preferable to have some Operations experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Effective Verbal Communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants. 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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
• See https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details. Candidates must meet and continue to meet eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the 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 a 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 countertops 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, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including (but not limited to) 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. If you require accommodations, please contact our accommodation team at [e-mail].