Kitchen Lead & Cook — Fast-Paced, Growth-Oriented

Pandainn; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Leave benefits

Associate discounts

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook to lead and support a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes to company standards, train and guide the Kitchen Team, and handle back-of-house duties, ensuring a vibrant guest experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, growth into management, and a strong team environment. Equal opportunity employer with benefits and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Some high school may be required.
• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food safety

Operations experience

Team leadership

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook to lead and support a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes to company standards, train and guide the Kitchen Team, and handle back-of-house duties, ensuring a vibrant guest experience.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, growth into management, and a strong team environment. Equal opportunity employer with benefits and community involvement.