Lead Kitchen Cook — Flexible Schedules & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will prepare dishes to Panda recipes and standards, support a welcoming guest atmosphere, and help train and guide the kitchen team. The role emphasizes quality, speed, and teamwork in a busy dining operation.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, plus opportunities for career growth into management positions.

Qualifications

• Some high school or equivalent required.
• Prefer some operations experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Food safety certification (e.g., Food Handler) preferred or obtained at own expense.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes to meet Panda recipes and standards.
• Support in creating a vibrant, welcoming guest environment.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with training.
• Perform back-of-house responsibilities and maintain clean, organized stations.

Skills

Food safety

Team training

Communication

Education

Some high school

Tools

Chinese cook knife

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will prepare dishes to Panda recipes and standards, support a welcoming guest atmosphere, and help train and guide the kitchen team. The role emphasizes quality, speed, and teamwork in a busy dining operation.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, and comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, plus opportunities for career growth into management positions.