Cook

Panda Restaurant Group

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth in management

Job summary

A popular restaurant group is seeking a Cook to create food with passion and lead the kitchen team. Duties include preparing dishes, maintaining food safety, and creating a welcoming environment for guests. Ideal candidates should have some high school education and preferably experience in operations. This position offers flexible schedules and competitive pay.

Qualifications

Some operations experience preferred.
Food safety certification may be required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food safety

Verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Cook role at Panda Restaurant Group. 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 on 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
Prefer some operations experience
Food safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at 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
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

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 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Company

Panda Strong Since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is 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. Panda values family and community.

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. Panda complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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