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As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for panda express cook in Oregon is $16.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $19.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Panda Express Cook, you should have basic culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience working in fast-paced kitchens, with a high school diploma or equivalent often preferred. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment and compliance with food handler certifications are typically required. Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills help individuals excel in this environment. These competencies ensure the consistent preparation of quality meals, maintain safety standards, and support efficient restaurant operations.

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During a typical shift, a Panda Express Cook is responsible for preparing menu items according to company recipes, managing cooking stations, and supporting food quality and safety standards. The role involves coordinating closely with other cooks, kitchen staff, and front-of-house team members to ensure a smooth workflow, especially during busy meal times. Teamwork is essential, as cooks often rotate tasks such as restocking ingredients, cleaning, and assisting with food prep as needed. This collaborative environment fosters efficiency and helps maintain the fast-paced service standards that Panda Express is known for.

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A Panda Express Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality food according to the restaurant's recipes and standards. They ensure food safety, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and follow proper cooking techniques. Additionally, they work as part of a team to provide fast and efficient service to customers.

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Store Manager (Indeed Event)

Store Manager (Indeed Event)

Panda Restaurant Group

Hillsboro, OR

Other

Posted 7 days ago

Panda Express rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 731 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 104 rated fast food restaurants

Job description


Are You Craving A Career With An Industry Leader?

Panda Express is searching for experienced leaders to join our store management team. Panda is 100% committed to the professional and personal development of our family of associates. That’s why we offer paid Store Management Leadership Training, mentorship, and support from our Panda community that cares about your success. 

What You'll Do As A Store Manager: 

You are in charge of the operation of a single store. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring, managing and directing of associates to achieve financial goals and ensuring the delivery of exceptional guest experiences. It's up to you to make your store a success. 

Don’t worry! In order to prepare you for success, we will provide an 8 or more weeks of store leadership training program. 



Desired Skills & Experience:

  • High school diploma required

  • Must be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home

  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule that generally includes opening and closing shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays, driven by business needs. 

  • Food Safety: Serve Safe certified


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. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You’re wanted here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com.


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Panda Express is a leader in the quick-service restaurant industry, specializing in American Chinese cuisine. It was established in 1983 in Glendale, California by Andrew and Peggy Cherng and has grown to become the largest Asian segment restaurant chain in the United States, with in excess of 2,200 locations. Its headquarters are located in Rosemead, California. The eatery offers a variety of menu items, including their signature dish, Orange Chicken, along with other favorites like Kung Pao Chicken and Beef and Broccoli. Guided by their mission to "deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences," Panda Express is beloved by many for its convenience, consistently high quality, and innovative twists on traditional Chinese dishes.

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Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Rosemead, CA, US

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