Prep Cook – Panda Express- Denver International Airport
About The Position
The Prep Cook reviews daily preparation lists and completes assigned food-preparation tasks. The role prepares and portions food according to company recipes, quality standards, and specifications; stores, labels, dates, and rotates food properly; and maintains clean, sanitary preparation areas, equipment, and workstations. The Prep Cook follows food-safety, hygiene, and workplace-safety procedures, operates equipment safely, reports malfunctions to management, and completes opening and closing duties using established checklists. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires open availability and scheduling flexibility. Weekend and holiday shifts may be necessary. The role includes six weeks of training. Compensation is $21.00–$23.00 per hour plus pooled tips, with starting pay based on experience and qualifications. The stated compensation includes a $3.00-per-hour differential associated with tip-pool eligibility. Tip-pool earnings vary and are not guaranteed; employees will receive at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked. No travel is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and follow simple written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Open availability and scheduling flexibility.
- Ability to meet the stated physical and work requirements, including standing for a six- to eight-hour shift and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Review daily pull and preparation lists and complete assigned tasks.
- Prepare and portion food according to company recipes, quality standards, and specifications.
- Store food at proper temperatures and label, date, and rotate products correctly.
- Maintain clean and sanitary preparation areas, equipment, and workstations.
- Follow food-safety, hygiene, and workplace-safety procedures.
- Operate equipment safely and report malfunctions to management immediately.
- Complete opening and closing duties using established checklists.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Pooled tips for eligible positions; tips are distributed among participating employees based on hours worked.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
