Cook

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., founded in 1983 and headquartered in Glendale, California, is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,800 locations globally, Panda Restaurant Group has established itself as a leader in the casual dining segment, renowned for delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences. The company prides itself on fostering a work environment that reflects strong family values, inspiring its associates to grow personally and professionally. Known widely through its flagship brand Panda Express, the group continually innovates to ensure that it remains at the forefront of the fast-casual restaurant industry while positively impacting the communities it serves.

Joining Panda Restaurant Group as a Cook means becoming a vital leader within the kitchen team and the heart of the restaurant’s operations. The role places you in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growth-oriented environment where your culinary skills and passion for food will directly enhance the guest experience. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing all dishes in line with company recipes and quality standards, ensuring consistency and satisfaction with every order served. Your role will include guiding and assisting other kitchen staff, helping train new team members, and maintaining all Back of House responsibilities to support smooth kitchen operations.

This position requires dedication to creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for guests, which extends beyond food preparation to embodying the company’s values of service with heart and ambiance with pride. The role demands the ability to multitask efficiently, work quickly without sacrificing accuracy, and adapt to the often high-energy kitchen environment. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, performing repetitive motions related to food preparation, and lifting up to 50 pounds, making it a suitable position for individuals with robust stamina and a strong work ethic.

Panda Restaurant Group offers a comprehensive rewards package that includes flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and a range of insurance options such as medical, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term disability insurance. Full-time associates also benefit from health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a 401k plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, as well as additional leave benefits like bereavement and funeral leave. The company invests in its associates through hands-on paid training, ongoing career and leadership development, and clear opportunities for advancement into management positions. This commitment to growth and community involvement makes working at Panda more than just a job—it is a chance to belong and succeed within a supportive family-oriented company.

Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It embraces diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination based on any legally protected characteristics. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, ensuring equal access throughout the hiring process and employment.