Lead Kitchen Cook — Training, Growth & Flexible Hours

Panda Restaurant Group; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working at Panda

Health, Vision, Dental insurance (full

401K with company match

Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/fun‑

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in California is seeking a Panda Cook Associate to join our kitchen team. You will create dishes with passion, serve guests with heart, and help train the kitchen staff. You are a key part of keeping our kitchen organized, clean, and efficient.

You will prepare dishes to our recipes and standards, support a vibrant dining environment, and assist with back-of-house duties to ensure smooth operations. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Some high school is acceptable.
• Local/municipal food handler certification is preferred.
• Experience in food service is desirable.

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

Food safety certification

Fast-paced environment

Education

Some high school

Food handler certification

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in California is seeking a Panda Cook Associate to join our kitchen team. You will create dishes with passion, serve guests with heart, and help train the kitchen staff. You are a key part of keeping our kitchen organized, clean, and efficient.

You will prepare dishes to our recipes and standards, support a vibrant dining environment, and assist with back-of-house duties to ensure smooth operations. This role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth.