Cook (P1-1385034-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Town of Texas, Spring (WI, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading family-owned restaurant chain, where your culinary skills and passion for service will shine. As a Cook, you will play a central role in ensuring a delightful dining experience for guests while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role offers opportunities for growth and leadership development, as well as a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and community impact. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the culinary world while enjoying the camaraderie of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth

Ongoing Career Development

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare hot and cold foods efficiently.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a welcoming environment for guests.
• Prepare dishes according to company recipes and standards.
• Guide and assist Kitchen Team with training.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Adaptability

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 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
• 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 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 counters at 36 inches height. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and handle 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 worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives. We take pride in embracing family values and positively impacting our communities.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms, believing it fosters creative ideas, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on characteristics protected by law, including gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, and others. We also comply with laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].