Lead Kitchen Cook: Growth, Training & Perks

Panda Restaurant Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Training program

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group’s Panda Cook team in Tucson welcomes you to help prepare dishes to our exact recipes and uphold quality standards. You will guide the kitchen team and assist with their training in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting, while supporting a warm, guest-focused dining experience.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, and ongoing training with opportunities for advancement into management roles.

Qualifications

• Some high school; prefer operations experience.
• Food safety requirements as per local regulations; e.g., Food Handler certification where applicable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes to meet company recipes and standards.
• Guide Kitchen Team and assist with training.
• Perform back-of-house duties and support overall kitchen operations.
• Contribute to a vibrant, guest-friendly environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Food safety

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chinese cook knife

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group’s Panda Cook team in Tucson welcomes you to help prepare dishes to our exact recipes and uphold quality standards. You will guide the kitchen team and assist with their training in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting, while supporting a warm, guest-focused dining experience.

We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals during shifts, comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, and ongoing training with opportunities for advancement into management roles.