Kitchen Lead & Creative Cook — Mentor & Elevate the Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Cancer Income Protection insurance

Health Care and Dependent Care FSAs

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun/

Leave Share Program

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Community involvement opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Career & Leadership Development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Panda Cook to lead kitchen activities in a fast-paced environment. You will create dishes with passion, support a welcoming guest experience, and guide the kitchen team. This role emphasizes training, back-of-house duties, and adherence to company recipes and standards.

Employees enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and a range of health and financial benefits. Training is provided to prepare you for growth into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Some Operations experience preferred.
• Food safety requirements may apply; local certifications may be required at applicant’s 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 seeking a Panda Cook to lead kitchen activities in a fast-paced environment. You will create dishes with passion, support a welcoming guest experience, and guide the kitchen team. This role emphasizes training, back-of-house duties, and adherence to company recipes and standards.

Employees enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, and a range of health and financial benefits. Training is provided to prepare you for growth into leadership roles.