Cook

Overview

Cook role at Panda Restaurant Group
. 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
• 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
• Please refer to  for details.

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. Able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across counters measured at 36 inches.

Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively.

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 continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom and improves overall happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at

Pay Range: $19.50 per hour - $22.50 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Restaurants

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This posting is for general information about the role and does not imply a job offer or guarantee of employment.