Kitchen Lead & Trainer — Craft Dishes, Guide Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals

Health benefits

401K with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Panda Cook associate to lead with passion, training, and teamwork in our kitchen. You will prepare dishes to our recipes and help maintain a welcoming dining environment for guests.

Join our team to guide the kitchen, participate in hands-on training, and perform back-of-house duties in a fast-paced setting that values quality and service. This role supports growth into leadership positions and personal development.

Qualifications

• High school level education preferred.
• Food handler certification as per local requirements.
• Experience in restaurant kitchen operations is a plus.

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

Skills

Food safety awareness

Team leadership

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Panda Cook associate to lead with passion, training, and teamwork in our kitchen. You will prepare dishes to our recipes and help maintain a welcoming dining environment for guests.

Join our team to guide the kitchen, participate in hands-on training, and perform back-of-house duties in a fast-paced setting that values quality and service. This role supports growth into leadership positions and personal development.