Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Cook, where you'll play a vital role in creating exceptional dining experiences. This entry-level position offers flexible schedules, great pay, and opportunities for career advancement. You'll be responsible for food preparation, team guidance, and maintaining a vibrant kitchen environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification required at applicant's expense.
• Some operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to meet company standards.
• Guide kitchen team and assist with training.
• Perform back-of-house responsibilities.

Skills

Food Safety

Communication

Education

High School Education

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at Panda Restaurant Group.

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, 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. Your responsibilities include:

1. Supporting in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
2. Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
3. Guiding the kitchen team and assisting with their training.
4. Performing all back-of-house responsibilities.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Some high school education.
• Preferably some operations experience.
• Food safety requirements: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedules, great pay, and free meals while working at Panda.
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and 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 and referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for community involvement, hands-on paid training, and career development into management positions.

ADA Statement: Employees must be able to work in hot, noisy environments, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work quickly and accurately. Effective communication and adaptability are essential.

About Panda: Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a family-oriented culture.

Our Values: We embrace diversity and workplace equality, believing they foster creativity, innovation, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. For workplace accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants

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