Lead Kitchen Cook: Growth & Mentorship

Pandainn; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Leave Share Program

Associate discounts

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Panda Cook associate to lead with heart in a fast-paced kitchen. You will create dishes with passion, foster a welcoming guest experience, and uphold our company recipes and standards.

You will guide the kitchen team, assist with training, and handle Back of House duties, with opportunities to grow into management. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Some high school
• Local/municipal Food Handler certification acquired at applicant’s own expense
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods

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

Skills

Operations experience

Food safety

Team training

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Panda Cook associate to lead with heart in a fast-paced kitchen. You will create dishes with passion, foster a welcoming guest experience, and uphold our company recipes and standards.

You will guide the kitchen team, assist with training, and handle Back of House duties, with opportunities to grow into management. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences.