Kitchen Lead & Cook — Growth, Training & Perks

Panda Restaurant Group; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Health benefits

401K with match

Paid training

Career development

Referral bonus

Associate discounts

Leave policies

Pre-Tax spending accounts

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our team. You will prepare dishes to meet recipes and standards, support and train kitchen staff, and contribute to a welcoming environment for guests.

The role involves back-of-house duties and ensuring food safety compliance in a fast-paced Panda kitchen. Candidate should have some high school education, a willingness to learn, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school education preferred or in progress.
• Local/municipal Food Handler certification or equivalent required/acquired at applicant’s expense.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes according to company recipes and standards.
• Support and train Kitchen Team as needed.
• Handle back-of-house duties and maintain kitchen organization.
• Ensure food safety and sanitary standards are followed.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Knife handling

Education

Some high school

Tools

Chinese cook knife

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our team. You will prepare dishes to meet recipes and standards, support and train kitchen staff, and contribute to a welcoming environment for guests.

The role involves back-of-house duties and ensuring food safety compliance in a fast-paced Panda kitchen. Candidate should have some high school education, a willingness to learn, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.