Shift Lead Cook – Fast-Paced Kitchen

Panda Restaurant Group; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,479,680; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Selma, NC is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, ambiance with pride—and lead the team during shifts.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites while developing store-ops leadership skills and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• Some high school is required.
• Prefer some Operations experience.
• Food Safety: Local/municipal requirements (e.g., Food Handler cert) 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.
• Develop yourself and others through a diverse range of skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food preparation

Education

Some high school

Operations experience

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group in Selma, NC is seeking a Shift Lead to play a central role in a fast-paced restaurant environment. You will support management in delivering Panda’s mission—food with passion, service with heart, ambiance with pride—and lead the team during shifts.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites while developing store-ops leadership skills and mentoring teammates.