Lead Kitchen Cook - Fast-Paced Growth & Training

Panda Restaurant Group; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Leave Share program

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Pre-Tax Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our Vernon Hills, IL locations. You will prepare dishes per our recipes, maintain kitchen standards, and support a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will guide junior staff and participate in ongoing training to develop cooking skills and service excellence.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans designed to support your career growth within a large, family‑owned restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Some high school education is preferred.
• Operations experience is preferred in the role.
• Local Food Handler certification or similar is preferred and may be required; certification costs are applicant's responsibility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Operations experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our Vernon Hills, IL locations. You will prepare dishes per our recipes, maintain kitchen standards, and support a fast-paced, team-driven environment. You will guide junior staff and participate in ongoing training to develop cooking skills and service excellence.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, comprehensive benefits, and retirement plans designed to support your career growth within a large, family‑owned restaurant group.