Shift Lead Cook: Fast-Paced, Guest-Driven Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Ames, IA, is seeking a Shift Lead to join our fast-paced, growth-oriented team. You will support management in running the shift, ensuring food is prepared with passion and service is delivered with heart.

You will help create a vibrant guest environment, gain hands-on experience in cooking Panda favorites, and lead teammates during your shift. This role offers practical store operations experience and a path to develop leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Some high school required or preferred.
• Prefer some Operations experience.
• 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.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
• Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Gain a diverse range of skills to develop yourself and others.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Team supervision

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Ames, IA, is seeking a Shift Lead to join our fast-paced, growth-oriented team. You will support management in running the shift, ensuring food is prepared with passion and service is delivered with heart.

You will help create a vibrant guest environment, gain hands-on experience in cooking Panda favorites, and lead teammates during your shift. This role offers practical store operations experience and a path to develop leadership skills.