Kitchen Lead & Cook – Growth & Training

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Leave benefits

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Training program

Career growth

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes with passion, help train the team, and maintain Panda’s high standards for quality and service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, culinary consistency, and a warm guest experience. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and comprehensive benefits designed to support full-time associates, including health and retirement options and growth opportunities within

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Preference for operations experience.
• Food handler or local food safety certification is required or pursued by the applicant.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen training

Back of house

Team guidance

Education

Some high school

Tools

Chinese cook knife

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook to lead in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes with passion, help train the team, and maintain Panda’s high standards for quality and service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, culinary consistency, and a warm guest experience. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and comprehensive benefits designed to support full-time associates, including health and retirement options and growth opportunities within