Lead Cook: Flexible Schedule, Training & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary disability

Cancer insurance

401K match

Vacation

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Leave share

Discounts

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook in West Des Moines, IA to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare dishes according to our recipes and standards, while helping to create a welcoming environment for guests.

In this central role, you will guide the Kitchen Team, assist with training, and handle back-of-house responsibilities to support smooth operations and consistent quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Local/municipal food handler certification required (at applicant’s own 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

Food handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook in West Des Moines, IA to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare dishes according to our recipes and standards, while helping to create a welcoming environment for guests.

In this central role, you will guide the Kitchen Team, assist with training, and handle back-of-house responsibilities to support smooth operations and consistent quality across shifts.