Cook

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a leading family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. Today, it stands as the largest family-owned Asian dining company in the United States with nearly 2,800 locations globally. The organization is dedicated to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering an environment where team members are inspired to improve their lives. Rooted in family values, Panda Restaurant Group emphasizes community engagement and creating a supportive workspace for its employees.

This listing is for the role of a Cook at Panda Restaurant Group. As a Cook, you will be a vital part of the team and the heart of the kitchen, responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting where restaurants play a central part in the company's success. The position offers an hourly wage range from $24 to $27, with pay determined by factors such as location and experience.

In this role, you will support the creation of a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests while preparing all dishes according to company recipes and standards. You will also guide kitchen team members by assisting in their training and perform all back-of-house responsibilities. Working at Panda means embracing a culture that values its people as the recipe for success, offering hands-on paid training, career and leadership development opportunities, and pathways for growth into management. The role requires effective verbal communication, adaptability in a dynamic environment, and the ability to manage conflicts thoughtfully.

Physically, the work environment involves standing for extended periods, working in a hot and noisy kitchen with restricted workspace, and the capability to lift up to 50 pounds. The role demands proficiency in using kitchen tools such as the Chinese cook knife and includes compliance with food safety standards, including acquiring local food handler certification.

Panda Restaurant Group provides a comprehensive rewards package, including flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during work, and a variety of insurance options like medical, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term disability coverage for full-time associates. Employees can benefit from health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401K with company match, paid leave programs, associate discounts, referral bonuses, and opportunities to contribute to their communities. These benefits support team members in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and advancing their careers within the company.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equitable employment opportunities without discrimination. It complies fully with laws regarding workplace accommodations, ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities.