Lead Kitchen Cook & Team Mentor

Pandainn; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental, disability

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook for our California location. You will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented kitchen, preparing dishes to company standards and supporting a welcoming environment for guests.

The role involves guiding the kitchen team, assisting with training, and handling back-of-house responsibilities to ensure smooth operation. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Operations experience preferred.
• Food handler certification or eligible per local rules.

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

Team leadership

Food preparation

Back of house

Education

Some high school

Food Handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Panda Cook for our California location. You will play a central role in a fast-paced, growth-oriented kitchen, preparing dishes to company standards and supporting a welcoming environment for guests.

The role involves guiding the kitchen team, assisting with training, and handling back-of-house responsibilities to ensure smooth operation. Strong teamwork and adaptability are essential for success.