Lead Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Perks

Panda Restaurant Group; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Cancer Insurance

401K with company match

Vacation

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Leave Share Program

Referral bonus

Paid training

Career development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our Phoenix-area kitchens. You will prepare all dishes to meet our recipes and standards, support in training the kitchen team, and help maintain a vibrant guest-focused environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and consistent quality. We offer hands-on paid training, growth opportunities into management, and a robust benefits package for full-time associates, including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) with company match, plus flexible

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food safety practices and local requirements.
• Ability to guide and train kitchen team while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for guests.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with training.
• Perform Back of House responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our Phoenix-area kitchens. You will prepare all dishes to meet our recipes and standards, support in training the kitchen team, and help maintain a vibrant guest-focused environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and consistent quality. We offer hands-on paid training, growth opportunities into management, and a robust benefits package for full-time associates, including medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) with company match, plus flexible