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Cook
role at
Panda Restaurant Group .
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Some high school education.
Prefer some Operations experience related to Food Safety.
Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.
Benefits
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 https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.
ADA Statement 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 Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.
About Panda Restaurant Group Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is 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. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You’re Wanted Here Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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, we comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, such as sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Restaurants
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Panda Restaurant Group by 2x.
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Cook
role at
Panda Restaurant Group .
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Some high school education.
Prefer some Operations experience related to Food Safety.
Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.
Benefits
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 https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.
Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.
ADA Statement 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 Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.
About Panda Restaurant Group Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is 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. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
You’re Wanted Here Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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, we comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, such as sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Restaurants
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Panda Restaurant Group by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr