Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Associate discounts

Referral bonuses

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing career development

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as a Cook, where you'll play a vital role in creating exceptional dining experiences. This entry-level position offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including free meals and health insurance. Embrace the opportunity to grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment and lead a team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification required at applicant's expense.
• Operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Support a vibrant environment for guests.
• Guide kitchen team and assist with training.

Skills

Food Safety

Communication

Education

Some High School Education

Job description

Join to apply for the Cook role at Panda Restaurant Group

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. Your responsibilities include:

1. Supporting in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
2. Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
3. Guiding the kitchen team and assisting with their training.
4. Performing all back-of-house responsibilities.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Some high school education.
• Preferably some operations experience.
• Food safety requirements, such as Food Handler certification (local/municipal), acquired at the applicant’s own expense.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program
• Associate discounts on various brands
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Hands-on paid training
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Potential for management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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ADA Statement:

Employees must work in hot environments with steam and vapors, remain standing for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in a noisy, limited-space kitchen. Effective communication skills and adaptability are essential to manage a fast-paced environment and conflicts effectively.

About Panda:

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering a family-oriented culture.

We Value Diversity:

We embrace diversity and workplace equality, believing it enhances creativity, inclusivity, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If needed, contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Restaurants