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Cook (Indeed Event)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc

Lexington, KYFull-time$18–21/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–21/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Food Handler Certification

Job overview

Panda Restaurant Group Inc is hiring a Cook (Indeed Event). Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders responsible for bringing Panda's mission alive in restaurants. They support management in creating food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. This role offers the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, managing store operations and leading the team during shifts.

Key focus areas include Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests, Gain valuable skills managing store operations, and Lead the team during the shift.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma/G.E.D., Food Handler Certification, and Lift 50 Lbs Ability. Important skills include Using Chinese Cook Knife, Using Kitchen Equipment, Work Quickly Without Losing Accuracy, Work In Fast-Paced Environment, Effective Verbal Communication, and Adapt To Dynamic Environment. Preferred (not required): Managing Store Operations, Leading Team, Cooking, and Preparing Food.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Using Chinese Cook KnifeUsing Kitchen EquipmentWork Quickly Without Losing AccuracyWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentEffective Verbal CommunicationAdapt to Dynamic EnvironmentManage Conflicts/Difficult SituationsManaging Store OperationsLeading TeamCookingPreparing Food

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D.Some High SchoolFood Handler CertificationLift Up to 50 Lbs.Stand Up to Four HoursReach Across Counter Tops Measured at 36 InchesSome Operations Experience

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$18.00 - $21.00 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Our Panda Shift Leader associates are important leaders of our team and are responsible for bringing Panda's mission alive in our restaurants by supporting management in creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride.

As a Shift Lead 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.

Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.

Gain hands on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.

Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

Shift Lead Qualifications Education and Experience:

Some high school

Prefer some Operations experience Food Safety:

Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense

ADA 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 2,800 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:

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 s ex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, s exual 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 [email protected].

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

P1-6154321-1

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