Lead Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Training Role

Pandainn; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun

Leave Share Program

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Hands-on paid training

Pre-Tax Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in California is seeking a Panda Cook to lead with passion in a fast-paced kitchen. As a Cook you will create dishes to our recipes, support a welcoming guest environment, and guide kitchen team training to ensure consistent quality.

This role offers full-time hours, great benefits, free meals, and opportunities for growth into management. Candidates should have at least some high school and food safety exposure; certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Some high school or equivalent.
• Preference for some operations experience and food safety certification.

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

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in California is seeking a Panda Cook to lead with passion in a fast-paced kitchen. As a Cook you will create dishes to our recipes, support a welcoming guest environment, and guide kitchen team training to ensure consistent quality.

This role offers full-time hours, great benefits, free meals, and opportunities for growth into management. Candidates should have at least some high school and food safety exposure; certification preferred.