Lead Kitchen Cook — Training & Growth in Fast-Paced Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Richmond Heights (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Health insurance

Vision and dental

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes to company recipes, support in training the kitchen team, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment for guests. This role offers growth opportunities and benefits as part of a team-driven culture.

Candidates should have some high school education and a food handler certification where required. Flexibility for schedules is common, with opportunities for advancement within Panda restaurants

Qualifications

• Food-safe handling and kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to follow Panda recipes and standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support in creating a vibrant, welcoming guest environment.
• Prepare all dishes according to company recipes and standards.
• Lead and train Kitchen Team as needed.
• Perform all back-of-house responsibilities.

Skills

Food prep

Team leadership

Back-of-house

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare dishes to company recipes, support in training the kitchen team, and help maintain a welcoming dining environment for guests. This role offers growth opportunities and benefits as part of a team-driven culture.

Candidates should have some high school education and a food handler certification where required. Flexibility for schedules is common, with opportunities for advancement within Panda restaurants