Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 33,751 - 37,884; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

On-going Career & Leadership Development

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Lake Stevens is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. The role involves creating a welcoming environment for guests and preparing dishes to company standards. Ideal candidates should possess some high school education, preferably some operations experience, and a Food Handler certification. This position offers flexible schedules, competitive pay ranging from $24.50 to $27.50 per hour, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Some high school.
• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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.

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 associatesOpportunity 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 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., 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.

Company Background

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 limited to sex/gender, 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24.50 per hour - $27.50 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.