Kitchen Lead (Cook) - Flexible Hours, Growth & Free Meals

Panda Restaurant Group; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401K with company match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Paid training

Career development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Cook to be an integral part of our kitchen team in Minnesota. You will prepare dishes to company standards, support a welcoming dining environment, and help train the kitchen staff. This role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and consistent quality in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring basic high school education and any food safety certification. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a growing brand known for

Qualifications

• Some high school
• 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

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring a Cook to be an integral part of our kitchen team in Minnesota. You will prepare dishes to company standards, support a welcoming dining environment, and help train the kitchen staff. This role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and consistent quality in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring basic high school education and any food safety certification. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a growing brand known for