Cook - Panda Express - Denver International Airport

Key Responsibilities

• Cooks, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements.
• Organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists.
• Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards.
• Tests foods for proper cooking standards using methods such as tasting, smelling, measuring devices or other utensils.
• Maintains food preparation area, cleans all equipment and workstations immediately after use or as required.
• Fulfills opening and/or closing side works according to established checklists.
• Maintains a safe sanitary work environment.
• Adheres to workplace safety standards for operating and maintaining equipment and reports any equipment malfunction to management immediately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking skills; Must be able to properly identify and use various cooking utensils and equipment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, and common fractions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring frequent standing, reaching, bending, stooping, shaking, stirring, wiping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various hot and cold temperatures.