Cook

Panda Restaurant Group

Portland (OR)

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

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth into management

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Cook to create a welcoming environment for guests. The role involves preparing dishes according to company standards and guiding the kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have some high school education and a Food Handler certification. This full-time position offers many benefits, including flexible schedules, free meals, and career development opportunities. Join a team committed to exceptional service and community impact.

Qualifications

Some high school education is preferred.
Experience in kitchen operations is a plus.
Must obtain Food Handler certification.

Responsibilities

Create a vibrant environment for guests.
Prepare dishes following recipes and standards.
Guide and assist the kitchen team.
Perform Back of House responsibilities.

Skills

Food Safety knowledge

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Job Overview

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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.

Benefits & Rewards

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 this PDF for details. 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.

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, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. The company complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodation. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, including the use of sign language interpreters. If you require an accommodation, please contact TASupport@PandaRG.com.

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