Cook (P1-1383464-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Cook, where you will be at the heart of the kitchen, preparing delicious meals and creating an inviting atmosphere for guests. This role offers the chance to lead a team, ensure high standards of food preparation, and contribute to a vibrant dining experience. With a strong commitment to employee development and community engagement, this established industry player provides flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates. If you're passionate about food and service, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing Career & Leadership Development

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Qualifications

• Some high school education is required.
• Prefer some operations experience in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Some High School Education

Tools

Chinese Cook Knives

Job description

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:

1. Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
2. Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
3. Guide the Kitchen Team and assist with their training.
4. Perform all Back of House responsibilities.

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
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• For more details, please visit https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf.

**Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Some high school education
• 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 the steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment including Chinese cook knives, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations globally. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives. We are proud to embrace family values and positively impact our teams and communities.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and believe it strengthens us. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. We welcome you to join us.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on protected characteristics such as sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and others. We comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].