Cook

Qualifications

• Some high school education
• Prior operations experience preferred
• Food safety certifications required (at applicant's expense)

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for up to four hours
• Reaching across counters
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Able to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Able to manage conflicts/difficult situations

Skills

• Creating a vibrant and welcoming environment
• Preparing dishes according to company recipes and standards
• Training and guiding the kitchen team
• Performing back of house responsibilities

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working
• Medical, Vision, Dental coverage
• Short-term disability, cancer income protection insurance
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave
• Leave share program
• Opportunity for career and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Pay

$21 per hour - $24 per hour within the range, individual pay determined by various factors including work location and experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedules available.

Benefits

Please refer to this document for details on benefits.

ADA Statement

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.

About the Role

Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests
• Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards
• Guiding Kitchen Team and assisting with their training
• Performing all Back of House responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Some high school education
• Prior operations experience preferred

Food Safety:

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense