COOK for Panda Express at UT Dallas (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Richardson, TX

6d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring quality food service at all times. This full-time position is at the University of Texas–Dallas in Richardson, Texas, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role requires at least one year of cook experience and pays $15.00 to $17.00 per hour. The Cook prepares and serves food according to standardized recipes and service schedules, maintains food quality, portioning, presentation, and temperatures, and follows safe food-handling and HACCP standards. The position also involves kitchen and equipment upkeep, food and supply storage, records and reporting, production planning, ordering and receiving supplies, safety practices, and cooperation with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers. The role may have unpaid periods during educational facility breaks when food service needs decline or cease; depending on business needs, work may be required year-round, potentially at another location.

Requirements

At least one year of cook experience.
Ability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow applicable food-safety, HACCP, workplace safety, and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery using correct portions and established standards; ensure food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness standards, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and orderly, and store food and supplies according to standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
Assist with ordering and receiving food and supplies as required.
Immediately report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
Attend in-service and safety meetings.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
Work safely while maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including following personal safety commitments and company policies.
Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Use medium-weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
Use oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steam tables.
Wear slip-resistant shoes and use proper lifting techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development
Retirement plan
Associate shopping program
Health and wellness programs
Discount marketplace
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program
Medical insurance (full-time positions)
Dental insurance (full-time positions)
Vision insurance (full-time positions)
Life insurance/AD (full-time positions)
Disability insurance (full-time positions)
Commuter benefits (full-time positions)
Employee assistance program (full-time positions)
Flexible spending accounts (full-time positions)
Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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