Cook (P1-1383978-1)

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming team as a Cook at an established family-owned American Chinese restaurant. In this fast-paced role, you'll create delicious dishes while ensuring a positive dining experience for guests. With opportunities for growth into management positions, comprehensive benefits including flexible schedules, free meals, and ongoing career development, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and service. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth.

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

Qualifications

• Some operations experience preferred.
• Food Handler certification required at applicant's own expense.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Guide kitchen team and assist with training.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Ability to adapt to dynamic environment

Conflict management

Education

Some high school

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 this link 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, 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 countertops at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy; 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/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, 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 and positively impact our teams and communities.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms. Workplace equality fosters innovation, diverse perspectives, and happiness. We welcome everyone to join our team.

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

Pay Range: $26 per hour - $36.40 per hour

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