Lead Kitchen Cook — Growth, Training & Flexible Hours

Panda Restaurant Group; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook Associate to join our kitchen leadership. You will prepare dishes according to our recipes, help train teammates, and maintain a welcoming dining room atmosphere. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards in a busy Panda kitchen.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for career growth within our growing family of restaurants.

Qualifications

• Some high school education required or in progress.
• Food safety certification may be required by local regulations.
• Experience in operations is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook Associate to join our kitchen leadership. You will prepare dishes according to our recipes, help train teammates, and maintain a welcoming dining room atmosphere. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and adherence to safety standards in a busy Panda kitchen.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities for career growth within our growing family of restaurants.