Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Lufkin, Texas is seeking a Cook who will be responsible for preparing dishes to meet company standards and supporting the kitchen team. This role requires some high school education and Food Safety certification.

Benefits include flexible schedules, medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for career advancement. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Some high school education.
• Prefer some operations experience.
• Food Safety: local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant environment for guests.
• Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes.
• Guide the Kitchen Team and assist with their training.
• Perform all Back of House responsibilities.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Verbal Communication

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Some High School Education

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.

Role

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. 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 education.
• Prefer some operations experience.
• Food Safety: local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification acquired at applicant’s own expense.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Competitive pay.
• 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.
• Referral bonus for eligible associates.
• Opportunity to give back to your community.
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success.
• On‑going career and leadership development.
• Opportunities for growth into management positions.
• Pre‑tax dependent care flexible spending account.
• Please refer to benefits details for more information.
• 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 the steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use a 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies 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, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].