Restaurant Kitchen Help Job Listing at Panda Restaurant Group in La Palma, CA (Job ID P1-1457108-0)

Description

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

How we reward you:**

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates 
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• On-Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.

**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.