Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental, and more for full-time associates

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, and other leaves

Hands-on paid training

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Nampa, Idaho is looking for a Cook to create a vibrant environment and ensure menu standards are met. This full-time, entry-level position involves training kitchen staff, preparing dishes, and managing back-of-house tasks. The ideal candidate should have some high school education and a passion for cooking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Local/municipal Food Safety requirements (Food Handler certification required).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Some high school education

Job description

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.
• Local/municipal Food Safety requirements (e.g., 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 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
• See details for benefits eligibility at https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf
• 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 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.

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. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

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Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Restaurants

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