Lead Kitchen Cook — Team Training & Fast-Paced Prep

Panda Restaurant Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance (FT)

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Panda Cook for our Herndon, VA location. You will be responsible for preparing dishes to Panda’s recipes, guiding the kitchen team, and performing back-of-house duties to keep service smooth and efficient.

You’ll contribute to a welcoming guest experience, while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities, and benefits for eligible associates.

Qualifications

• Some high school required.
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant’s own expense.

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 Panda Cook for our Herndon, VA location. You will be responsible for preparing dishes to Panda’s recipes, guiding the kitchen team, and performing back-of-house duties to keep service smooth and efficient.

You’ll contribute to a welcoming guest experience, while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role offers hands-on training, growth opportunities, and benefits for eligible associates.