Kitchen Operations Lead: Growth & Team Mentorship

Panda Restaurant Group; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in daily operations, ensuring smooth production and team coordination. You will prepare and cook menu items, manage staff schedules, and uphold safety and quality standards across back-of-house tasks.

The role requires 1–2 years in restaurant/kitchen settings, a high school diploma or equivalent, and flexibility to relocate within 50 miles and work nights/weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one to two years of restaurant/kitchen experience required
• Must be flexible to move to a store within a 50-mile radius and to work flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays)

Responsibilities

• Assists in all kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, cleaning, storage, and equipment maintenance
• Prepares and cooks all menu dishes as needed
• Assists Kitchen Manager in recruiting, interviewing, and selecting hourly staff for kitchen openings
• Prepares kitchen employees’ weekly schedule and reviews bi-weekly time cards
• Makes or arranges for repairs and maintenance service on all equipment and facilities
• Ensures that Company standards on food are maintained and safety standards are enforced in the kitchen facilities
• Assists Kitchen Manager in implementing special promotions by providing expertise
• May perform all duties of the Cook and Kitchen help as needed
• Conducts regular inventory checks, orders supplies, and checks deliveries with the guidance of Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Restaurant/kitchen experience

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager to support the Kitchen Manager in daily operations, ensuring smooth production and team coordination. You will prepare and cook menu items, manage staff schedules, and uphold safety and quality standards across back-of-house tasks.

The role requires 1–2 years in restaurant/kitchen settings, a high school diploma or equivalent, and flexibility to relocate within 50 miles and work nights/weekends/holidays.