Cook; P1-1383153-1

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.

As a Cook for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace 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.
• Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Guiding Kitchen Team and assisting with their training.
• Performing all Back of House responsibilities.

• Some high school education.
• Prefer 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.
• 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.
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. The workplace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours and reach across counter top tops measured at 36 inches. They must prepare hot and cold foods, use a Chinese‑style cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy.

Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must work in a fast‑paced environment, possess verbal communication skills, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

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. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team at .

Pay Range: $24 per hour - $27 per hour