Cook - Panda Express - DFW Airport

Concessions Intl Brand; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Concessions Intl Brand in Dallas, TX is seeking a line cook to support the operation and deliver superior guest service by cooking, plating, and following recipes with attention to portion control and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months related experience; strong English communication and basic cooking skills are essential. Expect a fast-paced environment with strict safety and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills.
• Ability to identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment.
• Reading and understanding basic instructions; communicating in English.

Responsibilities

• Cook, plate, and follow portion standards per production requirements.
• Organize and plan daily pull and prep lists.
• Cook and store food at required temperatures; label and rotate products.
• Prepare items from scratch using company recipes.
• Test foods for proper cooking standards by tasting, smelling, and measuring.
• Monitor and maintain hot/cold holding temperatures on large volume equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary prep areas and equipment.
• Follow safe food handling and hygiene practices.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and report equipment issues.
• Perform opening/closing side work per checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking skills

English language

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.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Cooks, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements.
2. Organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
3. Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards.
4. Prepares items from scratch using the required Company recipes.
5. Tests foods, for proper cooking standards using methods such as tasting, smelling, measuring devices or other utensils.
6. Monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and roasters.
7. Maintains food preparation area, cleans all equipment and workstations immediately after use or as required.
8. Follows safe food handling and proper hygiene practices.
9. Adheres to workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipments and reports any equipment malfunction to management immediately.
10. Performs opening and/or closing side works according to established checklists.
11. 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.
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.

Behaviors

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer
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