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Applegreen

Cook- Panda Express

Lake Katrine, NY

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Panda Express- Cook What We Do At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey . Applegreen ... Flexible Schedules * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 401 (k) with Company Match

Applegreen US

Cook- Panda Express

Lake Katrine, NY · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Panda Express- Cook What We Do At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey .... Applegreen ... Flexible Schedules * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 401 (k) with Company Match

Applegreen US

Cook- Panda Express

Parker, CO · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Panda Express- Cook What We Do At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey .... Applegreen ... Flexible Schedules * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 401 (k) with Company Match

Applegreen

Cook- Panda Express

Parker, CO · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Panda Express- Cook What We Do At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey . Applegreen ... Flexible Schedules * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 401 (k) with Company Match

Applegreen US

Cook- Panda Express

Sloatsburg, NY · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Flexible Schedules * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 401 (k) with Company Match ... Pet Insurance Cooks are responsible for cooking all Panda Express entrées and side dishes and for ...

Applegreen

Cook- Panda Express

Sloatsburg, NY

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Flexible Schedules * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off * 401 (k) with Company Match ... Pet Insurance Cooks are responsible for cooking all Panda Express entres and side dishes and for ...

Applegreen

Team Member Panda Express Cook

Cranbury, NJ

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

... Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more. Our Core ... Flexible Schedules * 401 (k) with Company Match * Earned Wage Access Pay on Demand * Employee ...

Applegreen US

Team Member - Panda Express Cook

Cranbury, NJ · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

... Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more. Our Core ... Flexible Schedules * 401 (k) with Company Match * Earned Wage Access - Pay on Demand * Employee ...

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How much do flexible panda express cook jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible panda express cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical shift patterns and scheduling expectations for a Flexible Panda Express Cook?

As a Flexible Panda Express Cook, you can expect to work a variety of shifts based on the restaurant's operational needs and your availability. Many locations offer both part-time and full-time opportunities, with schedules that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Flexibility is a key aspect of the role, allowing you to balance work with other commitments. Teamwork is essential, as you will collaborate closely with other cooks and front-of-house staff to ensure a smooth dining experience for guests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flexible Panda Express Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flexible Panda Express Cook, you need basic culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and completion of food handler certification are typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills help you adapt to changing shifts and customer needs. These abilities ensure efficient kitchen operations, food quality, and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

What are Flexible Panda Express Cooks?

Flexible Panda Express Cooks are team members who prepare and cook food at Panda Express restaurants while working variable and adaptable shifts. Their responsibilities include food preparation, cooking according to company recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. The 'flexible' aspect means they may work different shifts or days, making it ideal for those needing a non-traditional schedule. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering high-quality meals to guests.

What is the difference between Flexible Panda Express Cook vs Line Cook?

AspectFlexible Panda Express CookLine Cook
CredentialsFood Handler's Permit, basic culinary skillsFood Handler's Permit, culinary training often preferred
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, quick-service restaurantRestaurant kitchen, fast-paced
Employer & IndustryQuick-service restaurant chains like Panda ExpressVarious restaurants, including casual and fine dining

The Flexible Panda Express Cook primarily works in quick-service environments, focusing on preparing Asian-inspired dishes with specific standards. A Line Cook also works in fast-paced kitchens but may handle a broader range of cuisines and more complex dishes. Both roles require food safety certifications and thrive in high-pressure settings, but the Panda Express Cook role is more specialized within the fast-food industry.

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Infographic showing various Flexible Panda Express Cook job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% Full Time, and 91% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,340 per year, or $16 per hour.

Cook- Panda Express

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services

Parker, CO • On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Panda Express- Cook

What We Do

At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey…. Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.

  • Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
  • We value and develop our people.
  • We are driven by pace, passion, and performance.
  • We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits

  • Flexible Schedules
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401 (k) with Company Match
  • Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
  • Education Assistance
  • Meal Discount
  • Pet Insurance

COOKS

Cooks are responsible for cooking all Panda Express entrées and side dishes and for

executing Panda Express recipes correctly to ensure food quality, ensuring food safety

practice, and maintaining cleanliness at the Panda Express Restaurant. Panda also

recommends that Cooks are cross trained to perform FOH operations. Cooks should be

able to perform all BOH operations including prepping, cooking entrees and sides,

cutting, sauce margination, etc.

Cook

The Cook follows established procedures and applies general technical standards and principles. The Cook’s work is closely guided, and work performed may impact both Front of House and Back of House activities.

MAJOR JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Prepares all dishes according to established Panda Express Brand Standard recipes and procedures, ensuring that all dishes meet Brand Standards for flavor, color, and aroma.
  • Assists managers in training, scheduling, and guidance of Back of House staff
  • Controls food inventory and orders from vendors when necessary.
  • TECHNICAL & BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE
    • Applies knowledge of Chinese cuisine and cooking utensils.
  • TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
    • Some high school.
    • 1-2 years related experience.
  • COMMUNICATION/ COLLABORATION/ TEAMWORK
    • Interacts daily with functional peer group, manager, and guests.
    • Interaction normally involves the exchange of basic factual information.
  • PROBLEM SOLVING
    • Completes tasks that require an ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice. ? Applies job skills and company policies and procedures to perform a variety of operations

This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).

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