Shift Lead Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen & Team Leader

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to support management in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

You will help lead the team during shifts, ensure smooth operations, and deliver Panda's food with passion and care. As a Shift Lead, you’ll gain hands-on experience in kitchen tasks and staff coordination, while developing leadership skills in a growing, family-friendly restaurant culture.

Qualifications

• Some high school required.
• Prefer some operations experience and food safety knowledge.
• 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

Operations experience

Food Safety

Education

Some high school

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to support management in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

You will help lead the team during shifts, ensure smooth operations, and deliver Panda's food with passion and care. As a Shift Lead, you’ll gain hands-on experience in kitchen tasks and staff coordination, while developing leadership skills in a growing, family-friendly restaurant culture.