Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $23.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Progressive compensation package
Excellent bonus opportunity
comprehensive training
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401 K with Company Match
Paid Time Off
associate discounts
flexible schedules
Referral Bonus
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a renowned family-owned restaurant company that specializes in delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences across the United States and globally. Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda has grown to become the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the nation, boasting close to 2,300 locations worldwide. The company operates several dining concepts including Panda Express, a fast-casual gourmet Chinese food experience; Panda Inn, an upscale fine dining establishment; and Hibachi San, a Japanese grill concept. This breadth of concepts showcases the company's commitment to diverse, high-quality Asian cuisine.
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Job Requirements
- Lift 20 lbs with one hand
- stand without sitting for up to 5 hours
- reach at least 36 inches horizontally or vertically
- perform repetitive cutting/slicing motions at high speed and in a safe manner using a Chinese cook's knife
- practice good personal hygiene at all times
- follow instructions and procedures without deviation through many repetitions and without constant supervision
- work under pressure at peak periods
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- previous kitchen or food preparation experience is beneficial
- ability to read and comprehend recipes and guest orders
- effective verbal communication skills
- ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- strong attention to detail
- ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
- basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
- willingness to stand for long periods and handle physically demanding tasks
Job Duties
- Read the POS printout of each guest order and assemble all ingredients from the cold table
- work with server to accommodate special guest requests
- assign each dish to be cooked so that an order is completed in the correct sequence and in a timely manner
- check dishes as completed for correct plating, garnish, color, aroma and sauce consistency
- work with cooks and fry cooks to make corrections as needed
- execute company recipes and procedures for all dishes
- ensure cold table is always stocked with adequate supply of ingredients
- assist in preparation
- ensure supply is kept fresh and in good condition
- ensure supplies in walk-in and freezer are rotated according to First In, First Out principles and kept fresh and in good condition
- perform opening and/or closing routines for kitchen as scheduled
- operate all kitchen equipment in a safe manner
- assist in mixing sauces and marinates according to company recipes and procedures
- assist in receiving all delivered goods, check samples for freshness/quality, check delivery against order, lift containers into storage
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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