Cook (P1-1480535-2)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Fort Wayne, Lincoln (IN, NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector seeks passionate Cook associates to join their vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will create delightful dishes while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Your leadership will help train the Kitchen Team, and you will perform essential back-of-house responsibilities. This position offers flexible schedules, free meals, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, including medical insurance and 401K matching. If you are ready to embrace a fast-paced environment and grow into management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Free Meals

Medical Insurance

401K with Company Match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Associate Discounts

Referral Bonus

Hands-on Paid Training

Ongoing Career Development

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare hot and cold foods efficiently.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and certifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Food Safety Compliance

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:

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 our benefits page.

Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Some high school education
• Preference for 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 countertops measured at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; 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 or difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in Glendale, California in 1983, Panda Restaurant Group is 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 inspired to better lives, embracing family values and community impact.

Join Us:

We value diversity and believe it fosters creativity, inclusivity, and happiness in the workplace. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of sex, gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodations, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].