Cook - Panda Express - DFW Airport

Concessions International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Concessions International is seeking a dedicated cook to support high-volume kitchen operations. You will cook, plate, and portion food following recipes and safety standards, while maintaining clean, sanitary work areas and proper temperature controls.

The role requires basic food preparation knowledge, the ability to read simple instructions in English, and accurate measurements. Must have a GED or high school diploma and at least six months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months or more related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English and communicate information.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Ability to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cook, plate, and follow portion standards for food products per production requirements.
• Organize and plan activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
• Cook and store food at required temperatures; label, date, and rotate products.
• Prepare items from scratch using company recipes.
• Test foods for proper cooking standards using tasting, measuring, or other methods.
• Monitor cooking temperatures on large equipment (grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, roasters).
• Maintain a clean preparation area and sanitize equipment and stations.
• Follow safe food handling and hygiene practices; report equipment issues.
• Perform opening and/or closing side work per checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Purpose / Position Summary

Support the operation to deliver Superior Guest Service by performing duties, which includes, cooking and plating food products in accordance with production requirements and quality standards. Maintains a safe sanitary work environment.

Purpose / Position Summary

Support the operation to deliver Superior Guest Service by performing duties, which includes, cooking and plating food products in accordance with production requirements and quality standards. Maintains a safe sanitary work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements.
• Organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
• Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards.
• Prepares items from scratch using the required Company recipes.
• Tests foods, for proper cooking standards using methods such as tasting, smelling, measuring devices or other utensils.
• Monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and roasters.
• Maintains food preparation area, cleans all equipment and workstations immediately after use or as required.
• Follows safe food handling and proper hygiene practices.
• Adheres to workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipments and reports any equipment malfunction to management immediately.
• Performs opening and/or closing side works according to established checklists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Previous Experience

High school diploma, or general education degree (GED); six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills

Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills; Must be able to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and effectively communicate information individually and in small group situations to customers and co workers; Ability to understand the English language both written and verbal.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fractions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand during 6-8hr shift, and use hands to maneuver and coordinate objects, tools or controls; Reaches, bends, stoops, shakes, stirs and wipes; The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and taste or smell the food. The employee must be able to hear well amongst loud background noise; Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-pound cases several times per shift. Frequently immersion of hands, in water and other cleaning agents. Must be able to work in various hot and cold temperatures.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in various hot and cold temperatures.