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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 USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience ...

Applegreen

Cook- Panda Express

Parker, CO

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

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 ...

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 USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience ...

Applegreen US

Cook- Panda Express

Sloatsburg, NY · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Pet Insurance 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 ...

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 USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort ...

Applegreen

Cook- Panda Express

Sloatsburg, NY

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Pet Insurance Cooks are responsible for cooking all Panda Express entres and side dishes and for executing Panda Express recipes correctly to ensure food quality, ensuring food safety practice, and ...

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What is it like to work at Panda Express?

Panda Express is known for its fast-paced and dynamic work environment, which is deeply rooted in the company's values of teamwork, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a team member, you would be part of a flat organizational structure, working closely with colleagues to achieve daily goals and contribute to the company's mission of delivering high-quality Chinese-American cuisine. Working at Panda Express may appeal to individuals who value flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a fun, fast-paced work environment with a focus on customer service and teamwork.

Do workers at Panda Express get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Does Panda Express pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
77% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

At Panda Express, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
43% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and May 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Panda Express?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
55% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Panda Express?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
38% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from Panda Express affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 164 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Panda Express?

Most people get paid time off work.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 80% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at Panda Express worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
40% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Panda Express workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
34% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Panda Express workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 221 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Panda Express?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
44% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 103 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do Panda Express managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
71% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Panda Express spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
14% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Panda Express?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
72% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 115 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is a Panda Express job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
86% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 151 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is working at Panda Express good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
76% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Panda Express feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 126 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Panda Express get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Panda Express?

Most people feel stressed out here.
75% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Panda Express enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
47% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 104 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people at Panda Express recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Panda Express?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Panda Express?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 72% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do people think Panda Express’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
68% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Panda Express is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2025 and June 2026.
What are the most popular titles at Panda Express?
What are the most popular cities for Panda Express jobs?
What are the most popular states for Panda Express jobs?
What are the most popular job types at Panda Express?
What are the most popular categories at Panda Express?
Infographic showing various job openings at Panda Express in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution.

Cook- Panda Express

Applegreen US

Parker, CO • On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 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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