Restaurant Cook
Job Summary
Prepare all stir-fry dishes according to company recipes, guest orders, and relevant health regulations. Essential functions include responding promptly to the Apportioner, adjusting seasoning and cooking procedures as needed, and assisting in developing menu specials.
Essential Functions
- Cook ingredients for all menu items as assembled by the Apportioner
- Respond promptly to the Apportioner, correctly identifying the dish to be cooked from the ingredients assembled, and preparing it promptly
- Adjust seasoning, cooking procedures and times as needed to meet Company standards for color, flavor and aroma
- Execute Company recipes and procedures for all dishes
- Mix sauces and marinades according to Company recipes and procedures; ensure an adequate supply of these at all times
- Follow local health department regulations in food handling, preparation & storage
- Operate all kitchen equipment (range, BBQ, oven, deep fryer, knives, etc.) in a safe manner
- Assist management to develop menu specials, by suggesting, testing and refining effective recipes
- Aid in training the hourly staff and ensuring smooth back of the house operations
- Assist others in preparing ingredients and cooking dishes to ensure adequate supplies
- Assist Kitchen Manager or Assistant Kitchen Manager to count and control inventory
- Aid the manager to receive all delivered goods, check samples for freshness/quality, and check delivery against order
Job Requirements
- Lift 20 lbs with one hand
- Stand without sitting for up to 5 hours
- Reach at least 36" horizontally or vertically
- Handle small and medium size woks for up to 4 hours continuously
- Perform repetitive cutting/slicing motions at high speed and in a safe manner using a Chinese cook's knife
- Practice good personal hygiene at all times
- Follow instructions and procedures without deviation through many repetitions and without constant supervision
- Work under pressure at peak periods
- Attention to details of food quality, preparation & presentation
How We Reward You
- 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
- 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
Benefits
Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
ADA Statement
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. 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.
Company Information
- Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation
Pay Range
Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Pay Range: $22 per hour - $25 per hour