Cook (P1-1480532-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Fort Wayne, Kearney (IN, NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Cook at a renowned American Chinese restaurant chain. You will play a vital role in creating exceptional dining experiences, preparing dishes to perfection, and leading a passionate kitchen team. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401K options. Embrace a diverse workplace that values creativity and community involvement. If you are ready to bring your culinary passion and service heart to a forward-thinking company, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Free Meals While Working

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Training

Associate Discounts

Referral Bonus

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have some high school education and preferably some operations experience.
• Food Handler certification is required at the applicant's own expense.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Some High School Education

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

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:

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 measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage space and high shelving. Employees must work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate verbally, 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 US. With nearly 2,300 locations globally, we aim to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences and build an organization inspired to better lives, embracing family values.

You're wanted here:

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

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].