Panda Restaurant Group
Cook
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Panda Restaurant Group
Join to apply for the
Cook
role at
Panda Restaurant Group.
1 week ago – be among the first 25 applicants.
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, you will embrace a central role in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prefer some operations experience.
Food safety: local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification acquired at the 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
401(K) 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 the 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 a 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 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 Overview 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 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.
Equality and Opportunity 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. 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
Industries Restaurants
Open positions are in Mineral Wells, TX. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2×.
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–
Panda Restaurant Group
Join to apply for the
Cook
role at
Panda Restaurant Group.
1 week ago – be among the first 25 applicants.
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, you will embrace a central role in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prefer some operations experience.
Food safety: local/municipal requirements such as Food Handler certification acquired at the 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
401(K) 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 the 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 a 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 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 Overview 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 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.
Equality and Opportunity 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. 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
Industries Restaurants
Open positions are in Mineral Wells, TX. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2×.
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