Cook (P1-1383576-1)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking restaurant group as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in creating delightful dining experiences. Your responsibilities will include preparing dishes to perfection, guiding a passionate kitchen team, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. With a commitment to employee growth, this role offers hands-on training and opportunities for advancement into management. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a vibrant team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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 Development

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Food Handler certification.
• Preferably have some Operations experience.

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 Safety

Operations experience

Communication

Education

Some high school

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, 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 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 counter tops measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot, noisy, and storage space is limited. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, 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 the U.S. With nearly 2,300 locations globally, our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences and build an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives. We embrace family values in our community and workplace.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and believe it enhances creativity, inclusivity, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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:

$26 per hour - $36.40 per hour

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