Kitchen Lead Cook – Flexible Schedule & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary STD

Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun.

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Career development

Pre-Tax dependent care FSA

Community giving

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our team. You will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, preparing all dishes to company recipes, and supporting a welcoming guest experience. You will guide the Kitchen Team and assist with training while performing Back of House duties.

The role emphasizes food safety, flexible schedules, great pay, and opportunities for advancement within a large, community-focused company.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Local/municipal food safety requirements, such as Food Handler certification, may be required and acquired at applicant's own expense.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our team. You will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, preparing all dishes to company recipes, and supporting a welcoming guest experience. You will guide the Kitchen Team and assist with training while performing Back of House duties.

The role emphasizes food safety, flexible schedules, great pay, and opportunities for advancement within a large, community-focused company.