Kitchen Lead & Cook — Flexible Hours, Free Meals, Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Cook in Cathedral City, CA. You will play a central role in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing dishes to Panda standards, and guiding kitchen staff in training and daily operations.

The role supports a welcoming guest environment, offers hands-on training, and open doors for growth within a family‑owned restaurant concept. Attractive benefits include medical, vision, dental, and 401K with company matching.

Qualifications

• Some high school as minimum education.
• Local/municipal requirements for food safety certifications, such as Food Handler, acquired at applicant's own expense.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Prepare all dishes to meet Panda recipes and standards.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with training.
• Perform Back of House responsibilities as needed.

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Cook in Cathedral City, CA. You will play a central role in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing dishes to Panda standards, and guiding kitchen staff in training and daily operations.

The role supports a welcoming guest environment, offers hands-on training, and open doors for growth within a family‑owned restaurant concept. Attractive benefits include medical, vision, dental, and 401K with company matching.