Line Cook

PF Changs China Bistro; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Advancement opportunities – we promote

Discounted meals

Employee referral program

Exclusive team member discounts

Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Job summary

PF Changs China Bistro is hiring immediately for full-time and part-time Line Cooks, Wok Cooks, Cooks, Chef De Parties, or Station Chefs. You’ll prepare food per recipes, follow safety and sanitation guidelines, and support high-volume kitchen operations.

This role offers training on the job, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement with internal promotion. Paid sick leave and benefits may apply based on hours worked, and employees receive discounted meals and team member discounts.

Qualifications

• Food Handler’s Card required where applicable, or we will help you obtain.
• Strong customer service skills and etiquette.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced kitchen team.
• Flexible scheduling and shifts depending on business needs.
• Able to stand for extended periods and to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all food items to company specifications.
• Plate prepared foods based on chef’s guidance.
• Set up, operate, break down and clean kitchen equipment.
• Assist with washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing utensils.
• Uphold kitchen sanitation and food safety standards.

Skills

Food Handler’s Card

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Lift 30 lbs

Stand long periods

Job description

P.F. Chang’s Pay Range (based on experience): $20.50 - $24.50 / hour

Benefits we offer for this position:

All team members:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid on the job training
• Opportunities for advancement – we promote from within
• Discounted meals
• Employee referral program
• Exclusive team member discounts
• Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas at most locations

For qualifying team members:

• 401(k) retirement plan (based on hours worked)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance (based on hours worked)
• Paid sick leave (in qualifying jurisdictions).

Hiring immediately for full-time and part-time hourly Line Cooks, Wok Cooks, Cooks, Chef De Parties, or Station Chefs.

Job Summary:

A Line Cook, Wok Cook, Cook, Chef De Partie, or Station Chef accommodates guest’s needs by preparing food according to established recipes and procedures as well as following safety and sanitation guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook all food items to company specifications
• Plates prepared foods based on chef’s guidance
• Responsible for the setup, operation, break down, and cleaning of all kitchen equipment
• May need to assist with washing dishes, sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning and maintaining equipment, sanitizing utensils, etc.
• Uphold our high restaurant kitchen sanitation and food service safety standards

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience is not required – we will train you!
• Have a current Food Handler’s Card where applicable, or we will help you obtain.
• A love for food and an eye for detail with cooking; knowing weights, measurements, and volumes.
• Ability to learn restaurant menu and recipes.
• Knowledge of all chemicals used in the building.
• Excellent customer service skills and etiquette.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced teamwork environment.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 30 lbs. and continuously bend, reach and twist.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Why work for us?

Because it’s more than a job. We are passionate people doing meaningful work, motivated by our purpose: To Celebrate Life. Family. Food.

Application Window:

This is an evergreen role; we accept applications on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline.