Cook – Fast-Paced Kitchen Leader & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary STD

Cancer Income Protection insurance for

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun.

Associate discounts for many brands

Referral bonus for eligible associates

Opportunity to give back to your team

Hands-on paid training to prepare you

Growth into management positions

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Saving

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Cook to be a central member of our kitchen team. You will prepare dishes with passion, uphold our recipes and standards, and guide fellow kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and consistent quality across all service periods. We offer hands-on paid training, growth opportunities into management, and benefits for full-time associates as part of our Panda Strong culture.

Qualifications

• Food Safety certification per local requirements and training.
• Preparing dishes per company recipes and standards.
• Guiding Kitchen Team and assisting with training.
• Back of House responsibilities and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Prepare all dishes according to Panda recipes and standards.
• Guide and train kitchen team and assist with their development.
• Perform Back of House tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Training

Kitchen Operations

Guest Service

Education

High School (Some)

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Cook to be a central member of our kitchen team. You will prepare dishes with passion, uphold our recipes and standards, and guide fellow kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and consistent quality across all service periods. We offer hands-on paid training, growth opportunities into management, and benefits for full-time associates as part of our Panda Strong culture.