Cook

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. As a Cook for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

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

Some high school education is required, and some operations experience is preferred. Food Safety requirements include acquiring local/municipal certifications, such as Food Handler certification, at the applicant's own expense.

Skills

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. They must also 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.

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
• 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