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
• 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
• Absorb and train hourly staff to ensure smooth back of the house operations
• Aid in preparing ingredients and cooking dishes to ensure adequate supplies
• Absorb and assist in counting and controlling inventory
• Absorb and assist in receiving all delivered goods, checking samples for freshness/quality, and checking 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

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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 includes the original Panda Inn fine dining restaurants, Panda Express, our Gourmet Chinese food concept served in a fast casual environment, and Hibachi San, our Japanese grill concept. The family owned and operated company is still run by founders Andrew and Peggy Cherng. Panda offers competitive benefits and rewarding opportunities, from entry-level positions to management. We have restaurant positions available nationwide and support center positions in Rosemead, CA. Come join the nation's largest and fastest growing Asian restaurant company. Our continued growth in this location has created new career opportunities for Management, Crew Members, and Kitchen Team Members!!!

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.