Assistant Kitchen Manager: Lead Kitchen Ops & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring for an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations and maintain a positive work environment.

You will assist with food preparation, cooking, and staff coaching while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to safety standards. The role involves recruiting hourly kitchen staff, creating weekly schedules, and coordinating maintenance and inventory under the Kitchen Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum one to two years of restaurant/kitchen experience required.
• Must be flexible to move to a store within a radius of 50 miles from home and to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler Certification

Responsibilities

• Assists in all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, cleaning, storage, and equipment maintenance
• Prepares and cooks all menu dishes as needed
• Assists Kitchen Manager in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting hourly staff for kitchen openings
• Prepares kitchen employees' weekly schedule and reviews bi-weekly time cards
• Makers or arranges for repairs and maintenance service on all equipment and facilities
• Ensures that Company standards on food are maintained and safety standards and procedures are enforced in the kitchen facilities
• Assists Kitchen Manager in implementing special promotions by providing expertise
• May perform all duties of the Cook and Kitchen help as needed
• Conducts regular inventory checks, orders supplies, and checks deliveries with the guidance of Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring for an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support daily kitchen operations and maintain a positive work environment.

You will assist with food preparation, cooking, and staff coaching while ensuring guest satisfaction and adherence to safety standards. The role involves recruiting hourly kitchen staff, creating weekly schedules, and coordinating maintenance and inventory under the Kitchen Manager.