Kitchen Lead & Cook — Flexible Hours, Growth & Perks

Panda Restaurant Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Flexible Spending accounts

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook Associate to join our kitchen team in Aurora, IL. You will prepare all dishes to Panda recipes and standards, support a welcoming guest environment, and help guide and train the Kitchen Team during a fast-paced service.

Join us for hands‑on training, growth opportunities, and great benefits as a full-time team member, with a focus on maintaining quality and pace in a high-energy setting.

Qualifications

• Food safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense

Responsibilities

• Preparing all dishes to meet company recipes and standards
• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests
• Guiding Kitchen Team and assisting with their training
• Performing all Back of House responsibilities

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook Associate to join our kitchen team in Aurora, IL. You will prepare all dishes to Panda recipes and standards, support a welcoming guest environment, and help guide and train the Kitchen Team during a fast-paced service.

Join us for hands‑on training, growth opportunities, and great benefits as a full-time team member, with a focus on maintaining quality and pace in a high-energy setting.