Dining Services Cook - Panda Express

Eastern Washington University; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Washington University is seeking a Dining Services Cook for our Panda Express station on the Cheney campus. You will help prepare, cook, and plate Chinese-inspired meals in a fast-paced campus dining environment, ensuring consistency with Panda Express standards.

Join a collaborative food service team that supports students, faculty and staff, with opportunities to learn signature recipes and advance within EWU Dining Services.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food service is preferred.
• Ability to work in Panda Express environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to Panda Express standards.
• Maintain food quality and safety.
• Assist with rapid service in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Dining Services Cook - Panda Express

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four‑year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy‑efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college‑bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD).

Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU , we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Dining Services Cook.

• About Us:** Join our dynamic team at EWU where we are committed to providing exceptional dining experiences for our students, faculty, and staff. Our food service team plays a crucial role in creating a welcoming and nourishing environment on our busy campus.

We are seeking a Dining Services Cook within our busy Panda Express. As a Dining Services Cook, you will:Be trained in Panda Express signature recipes, cooking techniques, and service standards.Take part in preparing delicious meals and providing excellent customer service in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.Ensure high‑quality food production and efficient service while maintaining a cl