Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 33.062 - 37.195; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free meals during shifts

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Flexible schedules

Hands-on paid training

Descripción de la vacante

A leading restaurant chain in Los Angeles seeks a passionate Cook to create food with heart and lead kitchen operations. You will ensure all dishes are prepared according to standards, guide kitchen staff, and maintain a vibrant dining environment. Ideal candidates have some high school education and a willingness to learn food safety requirements. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $24 to $27 per hour, flexible schedules, and various health benefits.

Formación

• Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to dynamic environments.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare dishes following company recipes and standards.
• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Guide and train kitchen team members.
• Perform back-of-house responsibilities.

Conocimientos

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Educación

Some high school education

Descripción del empleo

Role Overview

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 at Panda Restaurant Group.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Guiding the 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.

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 countertops measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot, 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, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts and difficult situations.

How we reward you

• 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
• On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Please refer to benefits details. Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Pay Range

$24 per hour - $27 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including 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. We comply with all applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act 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 require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Job Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants
• Location: Beverly Hills, CA
• Salary: $16.50-$16.50