Lead Kitchen Cook - Fast-Paced, Growth-Oriented

Panda Restaurant Group; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-Term Disability

Cancer Insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Leave Share Program

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Paid training

Career development programs

Pre-Tax Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Rochester, MI is seeking a Panda Cook who will play a central role in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes to company recipes and standards, support a welcoming guest environment, and help train the kitchen team.

Join a growth-oriented company with hands-on paid training, benefits for full-time associates, and opportunities for advancement into management roles within a collaborative, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Food safety requirements must be met where applicable (e.g., Food Handler certification).
• Ability to follow company recipes and standards in food preparation.
• Willingness to participate in paid training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes according to Panda recipes and standards.
• Support in creating a vibrant, welcoming environment for guests.
• Guide kitchen team and assist with training.
• Perform Back of House responsibilities as needed.

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Rochester, MI is seeking a Panda Cook who will play a central role in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes to company recipes and standards, support a welcoming guest environment, and help train the kitchen team.

Join a growth-oriented company with hands-on paid training, benefits for full-time associates, and opportunities for advancement into management roles within a collaborative, values-driven culture.