Cook

Panda Restaurant Group

North Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

401K with company match

Health care and dependent care benefits

Job summary

A leading American Chinese restaurant brand is seeking a Cook to create food with passion and service with heart. Located in North Charleston, this full-time position involves preparing dishes, guiding kitchen teams, and ensuring adherence to recipes and standards. The ideal candidate will have some high school education and a passion for food service. Benefits include flexible schedules, free meals while working, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage conflicts.
Effective verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Some high school

Prefer some Operations experience

Food Handler certification

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. 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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications – Education and Experience

Some high school
Prefer some Operations experience
Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

Benefits and Compensation

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 the benefits document for details.

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 be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across countertops. 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, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

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. We’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

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, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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