Cook

Panda Restaurant Group

Crofton (MD)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 30,307

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training and leadership development

Opportunities for promotions

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain located in Crofton is seeking a Cook to join their team. As a Cook, you will prepare food according to company standards, support a vibrant kitchen environment, and help train others. Ideal candidates have some educational background and experience in restaurant operations. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement within a successful organization.

Qualifications

Ability to prepare food following specific recipes.
Experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Support in creating a welcoming environment for guests.
Prepare all dishes to meet company standards.
Guide kitchen team and assist with training.
Perform all back-of-house responsibilities.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Education or Equivalent

Job description

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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. You will:

Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
Guide the kitchen team and assist with their training.
Perform all back‑of‑house responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and experience:

Some high school education.
Prefer some operations experience – Food Safety: local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at the applicant’s own expense.

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.
401(k) 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.
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.

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. The 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 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 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.

About Panda Restaurant Group

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. 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 TASupport@PandaRG.com.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19 per hour - $22 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

Location

Crofton, MD