Kitchen Lead Cook - Train & Elevate the Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health insurance (Medical, Vision, & D

Dental

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Bereavement leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Career development

Opportunities for growth

Pre-Tax Dependent Care

Training program

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring for a Panda Cook associate to lead kitchen activities, prepare dishes to Panda recipes, and support a training-focused kitchen team. You will contribute to a vibrant guest experience, maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety compliance, and hands-on training to develop in-house cooking skills and leadership potential within a growing restaurant family.

Qualifications

• Some high school
• Prefer some Operations experience
• Food Safety: 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

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is hiring for a Panda Cook associate to lead kitchen activities, prepare dishes to Panda recipes, and support a training-focused kitchen team. You will contribute to a vibrant guest experience, maintaining quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, food safety compliance, and hands-on training to develop in-house cooking skills and leadership potential within a growing restaurant family.