Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,562; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Training

Flexible Schedules

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is seeking passionate Cook associates to join their team. In this vibrant role, you will be at the heart of the kitchen, creating delicious dishes and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. With a focus on teamwork and growth, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including free meals and opportunities for advancement. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and have a passion for food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Some high school education required.
• Food Handler certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

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, 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, acquired at applicant’s own expense, in accordance with local/municipal requirements.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Flexible schedules and great pay ($26 - $33.8 per hour).
• 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.
• Associate discounts and referral bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth into management positions.
• Paid training and ongoing career development.

Additional Information:

Employees must work in a hot, noisy environment, often standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working quickly and accurately. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing priorities.

About Panda:

Founded in 1983, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations globally. We embrace family values and are committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

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