Cook (Indeed Event)

About the role

Our Panda Shift Leaders are central figures in our fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, responsible for creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for our guests.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
• Gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Some high school education.
• Prioritize some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: Acquire local/municipal Food Handler certification at your own expense.

ADA Statement: Counter areas can be hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspaces are restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage space and high shelving.

Additional Requirements: Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, communicate effectively, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Benefits

As a Panda Restaurant Group employee, you’ll enjoy benefits that support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Employee assistance programs for personal and professional development.
• Professional development opportunities through training and mentorship programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shift Lead positions typically operate on a rotating schedule to ensure coverage during peak times.

Skills

Key skills for this role include:

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail and customer service orientation.

Benefits

At Panda Restaurant Group, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Health insurance options.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Employee assistance programs for personal and professional development.
• Professional development opportunities through training and mentorship programs.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shift Lead positions typically operate on a rotating schedule to ensure coverage during peak times.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Some high school education.
• Prioritize some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: Acquire local/municipal Food Handler certification at your own expense.

ADA Statement

Counter areas can be hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspaces are restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage space and high shelving.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, communicate effectively, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.