Cook

Overview

Cook role at Panda Restaurant Group
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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. You will have the opportunity to play a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success.

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with their training.
• Perform all Back of House responsibilities.

• Some high school
• Preference for some operations experience
• Food Safety:
  Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

• 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
• 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
• Details available at Panda Careers benefits PDF link

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across counters.

Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts.

Panda Strong Since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America with close to 2,300 locations globally. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and embracing family values.

You’re Wanted Here: Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at

Pay Range: $23 per hour - $26 per hour
. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.