Lead Kitchen Cook — Fast-Paced & Growth-Ready

Panda Restaurant Group; Lakemoor (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our team, a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will prepare dishes to meet Panda recipes and standards, support and train the Kitchen Team, and handle Back of House responsibilities while maintaining a vibrant, guest-focused environment.

An equal opportunity employer offering flexible schedules and competitive pay. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Some high school education; operations experience preferred.
• Food Safety: local requirements such as Food Handler certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes to meet Panda recipes and standards.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with training.
• Support Back of House responsibilities and daily operations.

Skills

Food Safety

Education

High School

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our team, a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will prepare dishes to meet Panda recipes and standards, support and train the Kitchen Team, and handle Back of House responsibilities while maintaining a vibrant, guest-focused environment.

An equal opportunity employer offering flexible schedules and competitive pay. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more.