Cook

Qualifications

• Some high school education
• Prior operations experience preferred
• Food safety certifications required (local/municipal requirements)

Requirements

• Support creation of a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests
• Prepare all dishes according to company recipes and standards
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with their training
• Perform all Back of House responsibilities

Benefits

• 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
• Affordable associate discounts for many brands
• Opportunity for referral bonuses
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• On-going career and leadership development
• Opportunities for hands-on paid training
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Schedule

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.

Pay

Details on pay can be found in the provided benefits document: https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf

ADA Statement

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.