Cook (P1-1480646-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and growing team as a Cook, where your culinary skills will shine! In this role, you will prepare delicious dishes while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. With opportunities for growth and development, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy flexible schedules, free meals, and a range of benefits including medical and dental insurance. Be part of a family-owned restaurant chain committed to exceptional dining experiences and community engagement. If you're passionate about food and service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Free Meals

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Vacation and Sick Leave

Referral Bonus

Hands-on Paid Training

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations preferred.
• Food Handler certification required at applicant's expense.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Leadership

Kitchen Safety

Customer Service

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 refer to this link.

**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 at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage space. 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 chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building a community where our team members can grow and thrive, guided by our family values.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and believe it enhances our workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on characteristics protected by law. If you require accommodations, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].