Cook

Panda Restaurant Group; Stanford (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Career development opportunities

Associate discounts

Job summary

A major restaurant chain in California seeks a Cook to create a welcoming environment and prepare dishes to standard. This entry-level, full-time position offers opportunities for growth and includes comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have some high school education and preferably some operations experience. Pay ranges from $28 to $31 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must acquire Food Handler certification at own expense.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Effective verbal communication skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Some high school

Operations experience

Job description

Overview

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. You will:

• Support in creating 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.

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.

How We Reward You

• 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 Panda Careers Benefits 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 counters. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to 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.

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. This includes sex/gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. We comply with all laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Pay Range: $28 per hour - $31 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using factors including work location and experience.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Restaurants.