Cook

Panda Restaurant Group

Columbus (NE)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health insurance

401K with company match

Hands-on paid training

Job summary

A leading restaurant company in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a Cook to create exceptional food experiences. This full-time position offers flexible schedules and benefits including free meals and health insurance. The ideal candidate will have some high school education and a Food Handler certification. Responsibilities include preparing dishes, supporting the kitchen team, and maintaining a vibrant dining environment.

Qualifications

Must have a Food Handler certification acquired at own expense.
Ability to prepare hot and cold foods safely.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety certification

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Some high school

Prefer some Operations experience

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. As a Cook For Our Team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe 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

Some high school
Prefer some Operations experience
Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

Rewards and Benefits

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
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

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 kitchen knives 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and 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. We’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness.

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. This includes 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. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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