Cook (P1-1383501-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; California, Vallejo (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Cook at a leading American Chinese restaurant concept, where your culinary skills will shine. In this fast-paced environment, you'll create delicious dishes while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including health insurance and opportunities for career growth. Embrace a culture that values diversity and community, and take pride in being part of a family-owned business that has been serving exceptional dining experiences since 1983.

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

Opportunities for growth into management

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handler certification at own expense.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Education

Some High School

Operations Experience

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 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:

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
• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.

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

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

ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables 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 Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, 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 counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited, and shelving can be high. Employees must be able to 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 concept in the U.S. 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 are proud to embrace family values in our community and workplace.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and recognize the strength it brings. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We welcome you to join us.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on characteristics protected by law, including sex/gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and more. We comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].

Pay Range: $27 per hour - $37.80 per hour

*Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as location and experience.