Cook (P1-1385104-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Indiana, Greenfield (PA, MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Cook at a leading restaurant group, where your culinary skills and passion for service will shine. You will play a crucial role in creating delightful dining experiences while ensuring all dishes meet high standards. This position offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including medical insurance and career development opportunities. Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diversity and community engagement. If you are ready to grow in a fast-paced environment and make a difference, 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

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing Career & Leadership Development

Opportunities for growth into management

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification required.
• Some operations experience preferred.

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 Certification

Kitchen Equipment Use

Team Leadership

Time Management

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:

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. 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 is limited with high shelving. 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 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 communities.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and believe it strengthens us. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. We welcome all applicants.

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].