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Position range in McLennan County $19k - $27k Per Year Cooks, Fast Food

PANDA EXPRESS INC

Occupation:

Cooks, Fast Food

Location:

Waco, TX - 76710

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/22/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/25/2026

Expires:

10/22/2026

Job #: 17072039

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Experience

1 Month(s) Age

18 and up Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . Job description Our Panda Cook associates are important leaders of our team and the heart of our kitchen. You are responsible for creating food with passion, service with heart and ambiance with pride. As a Cook for our team, you will have the opportunity to embrace a central role in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Our restaurants are the heart and soul of our company, and we believe our people are the recipe for success.

You will:

Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests. Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards Guiding Kitchen Team and assisting with their training Performing all Back of House responsibilities

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Some high school Prefer some Operations experience

Food Safety:

Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense 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 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.

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 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives.