Lead Kitchen Cook - Flexible Scheduling & Growth

Panda Restaurant Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Health Care and Dependent Care FSA

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun.

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Paid training

Leadership development

Growth opportunities

Pre-Tax Dependent Care FSA

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our Santa Ana, CA location. You will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented kitchen environment, focusing on food preparation to meet Panda’s recipes and standards.

You will support the kitchen team, assist trainings, and handle back-of-house duties to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Flexible schedules and full benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Some high school or equivalent education.
• Preference for Operations experience and Food Safety certification.

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

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook for our Santa Ana, CA location. You will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented kitchen environment, focusing on food preparation to meet Panda’s recipes and standards.

You will support the kitchen team, assist trainings, and handle back-of-house duties to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Flexible schedules and full benefits accompany this role.