Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth into management

Job summary

A leading family-owned restaurant chain in La Grande, Oregon, is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing dishes, ensuring food safety, and creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Ideal candidates should have some high school education and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and various benefits including healthcare options and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local food safety regulations and certification.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare dishes according to company recipes.
• Support a welcoming environment for guests.
• Guide and assist with the training of the Kitchen Team.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

Some high school education

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.

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 education.
• 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.
• 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.
• For full benefit details please refer to 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.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group is 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 are proud to embrace family values and impact both our team and the communities we work in.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. We comply 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

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