Panda Kitchen Lead: Cook with Heart, Grow with Us

Panda Restaurant Group

Fairfield (CA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical, Vision, Dental
401K with company match
Vacation and sick leave
Associate discounts
Referral bonus
Hands-on paid training
Career & Leadership development

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Cook to join our team and help lead our kitchen with passion and pride. As a Panda Cook, you will prepare dishes to our recipes, support the kitchen team, and help train others in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

You'll contribute to a welcoming guest experience, work hands-on with our team, and take part in ongoing training and development. We offer flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, and opportunities to grow into

Qualifications

  • Some high school education is acceptable.
  • Local/municipal food safety requirements (e.g., Food Handler certification) may be required.

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 Cook to join our team and help lead our kitchen with passion and pride. As a Panda Cook, you will prepare dishes to our recipes, support the kitchen team, and help train others in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

You'll contribute to a welcoming guest experience, work hands-on with our team, and take part in ongoing training and development. We offer flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits for full-time associates, and opportunities to grow into

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