Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental

Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs

401K with company match

Vacation and leave benefits

Referral bonus

Career growth opportunities

Pre‑Tax Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Cook to be a vital part of our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes with care, maintain recipe standards, and contribute to a welcoming dining experience for guests.

In this role you will train teammates, support kitchen operations, and help uphold safety and quality across our back-of-house team. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a passion for great food.

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.

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.

Skills

Operations experience

Food safety

Education

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

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 Detail PDF for details.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Additional Information

As an Associate, you will be required to uphold a high standard of integrity and ethics in order to comply with all Company Policies. Additionally, we require our Associates to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for Guests and Associates alike, in an open‑kitchen environment where you regularly encounter and interact with individuals of all ages, including minors and seniors.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants can review information about the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers at the following link: Fair Chance Ordinance.

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.

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. 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. If you believe you require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Range

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