Cook – Panda Express- Denver International Airport
About The Position
The Cook prepares, cooks, and presents menu items according to Panda Express recipes, quality standards, portion guidelines, and food-safety requirements. The role helps create a welcoming, clean, guest-focused dining environment and supports consistent, efficient kitchen operations. Cooks perform Back-of-House duties including food preparation, cooking, stocking, cleaning, dishwashing, inventory organization, and workstation setup. They may assist with opening, closing, and shift transitions, and perform additional duties as assigned. The position is at Denver International Airport. Training lasts six weeks. Compensation is $22–$25 per hour plus pooled tips; the stated compensation includes a $3-per-hour differential associated with tip-pool eligibility. Starting pay and tip-pool participation depend on experience, qualifications, business needs, and applicable law. Tip amounts vary and are not guaranteed; employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, six months or more of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
- Open availability and scheduling flexibility are required.
- Stand for six- to eight-hour shifts.
- Regularly use hands to handle tools, equipment, and controls; reach, bend, stoop, shake, stir, and wipe; and occasionally taste or smell food.
- Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items according to recipes, quality standards, portion guidelines, and food-safety requirements.
- Help maintain a welcoming, clean, guest-focused dining environment.
- Demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, food quality, and operational excellence.
- Prepare food consistently and accurately, meeting presentation standards.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, product rotation, and holding times.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
- Perform Back-of-House duties, including food preparation, cooking, stocking, cleaning, dishwashing, inventory organization, and workstation setup.
- Assist with receiving, inspecting, storing, and rotating food and supply deliveries.
- Monitor ingredient and supply levels and communicate inventory needs to management.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently according to safety policies and procedures.
- Prioritize tasks, manage production schedules, and maintain product availability during peak periods.
- Minimize food waste through proper handling, storage, portion control, and preparation.
- Comply with Company policies, food-safety standards, and local health department requirements.
- Collaborate with Front-of-House and Back-of-House team members to support a positive guest experience.
- Assist management with opening, closing, and shift-transition responsibilities as assigned.
- Adapt to changing business needs and perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
