Shift Lead — Cook & Team Leader

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to support management in delivering Panda's mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will play a central role during shifts, helping to welcome guests and keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring basic high school education and some operations experience, plus a food handler certification where required. You'll gain hands-on kitchen exposure and opportunities to lead and develop teammates.

Qualifications

• Local/municipal requirements, such as Food Handler certification, acquired at applicant's own expense.
• Shift Lead qualifications include basic leadership and readiness to support management on shift.

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 delivering Panda's mission—food with passion, service with heart, and ambiance with pride. You will play a central role during shifts, helping to welcome guests and keep operations running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring basic high school education and some operations experience, plus a food handler certification where required. You'll gain hands-on kitchen exposure and opportunities to lead and develop teammates.