Cook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading American Chinese restaurant is seeking a Cook to join their team in Watsonville, California. You will be responsible for preparing meals following company standards and assisting in training kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has a passion for food and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Local Food Handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with their training.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

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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.

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 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
• Pay range: $27 per hour - $30 per hour
• Please refer to the details in PandaCareers PDF for benefits.

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 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.

About Panda

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.

Equality and Accommodations

You’re Wanted Here: We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].