Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading restaurant company in California is seeking a Cook to join their team. The position involves food preparation, team leadership, and enhancing guest experiences in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and service, and some high school education is required. This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and great benefits, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification required at applicant’s own expense.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Operations Experience

Education

Some high school

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 all Back of House responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

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 kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and reach across counters. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high; storage space is limited. The ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and to manage conflicts or difficult situations is required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $27 per hour - $30 per hour
• 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
• 401(k) 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

Equal Opportunity

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. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].