Cook (P1-1480455-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Maumelle (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Cook, where you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. In this fast-paced environment, your passion for food and service will shine as you prepare delicious dishes and guide your team. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive health benefits, including 401K plans and paid time off. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth into management positions while working for a leading family-owned restaurant chain committed to diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Comprehensive health benefits

401K plan with company match

Paid time off

Associate discounts

Referral bonuses

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Some high school education preferred, ideally with operations experience.
• Food Handler certification required at the applicant's expense.

Responsibilities

• Create a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Prepare dishes according to company recipes and standards.
• Guide the Kitchen Team and assist with training.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Some High School Education

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 play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. Your responsibilities include:

1. Supporting in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
2. Preparing all dishes according to company recipes and standards.
3. Guiding the Kitchen Team and assisting with their training.
4. Performing all Back of House responsibilities.

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, and Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, bereavement, and funeral leave, plus the Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts on many brands
• Referral bonuses for eligible associates
• Opportunities to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions

For more details on benefits, please visit our benefits page. Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, the eligibility requirements for each benefit.

Qualifications: Education and Experience:

• Some high school education
• Preferably some operations experience

Food Safety:

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at the applicant's own expense

ADA Statement:

Employees should be able to work in hot and noisy environments, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work quickly and accurately. The workspace may be restricted and storage limited. Effective communication and adaptability are essential to manage a fast-paced environment and handle conflicts or difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and fostering an organization where people can improve their lives, embracing family values in all we do.

We're looking for diverse talent:

We value diversity and believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. We are committed to providing workplace accommodations; please contact our accommodation team at [e-mail] if needed.