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Panda CookOur 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 for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success. You will:Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standardsGuiding Kitchen Team and assisting with their trainingPerforming all Back of House responsibilitiesQualifications Education and Experience:Some high schoolPrefer some Operations experience Food Safety:Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expenseHow We Reward You:Flexible schedulesGreat payFree meals while working at PandaMedical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associatesHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts401K with company matchVacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associatesAssociate discounts for many brandsReferral bonus for eligible associatesOpportunity to give back to your communityHands-on paid training to prepare you for successOn-Going Career & Leadership DevelopmentOpportunities for growth into management positionsPre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountFor details, please refer to must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.As an Associate, you will be required to uphold a high standard of integrity and ethics in order to comply with all Company Policies. Additionally, we require our Associates to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for Guests and Associates alike, in an open-kitchen environment where you regularly encounter and interact with individuals of all ages, including minors and seniors.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants can review information about the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers at the following link: 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 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.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.You're wanted here:We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.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 accommodations. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at View email address on click.appcast.io Range: $24 per hour - $27 per hour*Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. participates in E-Verify. Click the link below to learn more about E-Verify.English|Spanish