Prep Cook - Parry's Pizza

Panda Restaurant Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is opening a new multi-concept venue in Las Vegas and is looking for high energy individuals to join as Prep Cooks. Responsibilities include preparing food, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have BOH restaurant experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible schedules, great pay at $16-$17 per hour, and numerous benefits including medical insurance, 401K, and paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior BOH restaurant experience preferred.
• Health Card must be obtained before training.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Practice effective communication with coworkers.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

BOH restaurant experience

Strong communication

Ability to work nights and weekends

Coachable

Active listener

Job description

Come join our family! We are bringing an exciting multi-concept venue this fall to one location on the famed Las Vegas Strip that will include a WHATABURGER & Parry’s Pizzeria & TapHouse topped off with Whiskey Union Bourbon Bar on our Mezzanine level. https://parryspizza.com https://whataburger.com

We are looking for high energy people with positive, friendly attitudes to join our team. Our busy restaurants mean consistent hours, flexible schedules and the opportunity to earn a great income. We have the best employees who take pride in providing attentive and friendly service that ensures our guests experience uncommon hospitality at its finest.

Responsibilities + Duties

• Follow recipes to prepare our Craveably Crafted food.
• Prep made from scratch dough, salad mix, dressings, and toppings daily.
• Understand the spec sizes, taste and visual expectations of all items.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored and labeled properly.
• Follow good time management practices to prep or cook each food item within the expected ticket time.
• Conduct industry best safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintain a clean kitchen throughout the shift by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and removing the trash.
• Practice stellar communication with all coworkers during high‑intensity shifts.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, energetic environment.

Qualifications + Skills

• BOH restaurant experience preferred.
• Fun and friendly.
• Courteous and professional with guests, coworkers, and vendors.
• Coachable with ability to apply feedback.
• Strong communicator and active listener.
• Health Card prior to training.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Prep Cook Pay Range

$16 - $17 / Hour

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
• On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].