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Restaurant Kitchen Help

Panda Inn
Ontario, CA, US
$18-$23 an hour
Full-time

Summary of Job Scope and Expectations : Ensure a constant and adequate supply of ingredients are prepared according to company specifications and local health regulations;

assist in ensuring a clean and well-organized kitchen.

Essential Functions :

  • Prepare all meats, fish and vegetables for cooking according to company specifications for size, quantity and recipe, using Chinese knife, meat slicer and food processor as needed
  • Help to marinate meats and other ingredients according to Company recipe and procedure
  • Ensure that all food ingredients are prepared in a safe and sanitary manner, following relevant health regulations
  • Ensure that Apportioner's cold table is kept stocked with all ingredients
  • Sweep, mop the floor and wipe or sanitize equipment & work surfaces as often as needed to maintain a safe and sanitary workplace
  • Lift and carry containers of food items between storage, work stations and counter areas as needed to perform or to assist others in performing their duties
  • Perform side jobs as assigned, and other kitchen duties involving lifting, carrying, cleaning as needed
  • Assist Dishwasher at peak periods when needed - Assist Cook(s) in replenishing supplies of spices at Cook's station
  • Assist Kitchen Manager or Cook in receiving procedures, check samples for freshness / quality, lift containers into storage

We offer all full time associates :

  • Progressive Compensation Package and Excellent Bonus Opportunity - 9 or more Weeks of Comprehensive Training to prepare you for success
  • On-Going Career & Leadership Development - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401 K with Company Match - Paid Time Off
  • Associate Discounts (Panda Express, Hibachi San, Panda Inn plus Theme Parks) and free meals when you work

Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

Job Requirements :

  • Lift and carry 50 lbs vertically, stand without sitting for up to 5 hours, reach at least 36" horizontally and vertically.
  • Perform repetitious 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 and respond quickly to instructions under pressure at peak periods

Pay Range : $18.0 - $23.00 / Hour

Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

How we reward you :

  • Free meals at work
  • Generous compensation package with bonus opportunities
  • Discounts at theme parks, gym memberships, and much more
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • On-going career and leadership development, including comprehensive training
  • Continuous education assistance and scholarships
  • Lucrative associate referral bonus
  • Income protection including Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

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 2,300 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 vie email at [email protected].

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