Restaurant Assistant Kitchen Manager/ Inn

Panda Restaurant Group•La Palma, CA

34d•$28 - $31

About The Position

The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports the Kitchen Manager in maintaining smooth daily kitchen operations, a positive work environment, strong teamwork, and guest satisfaction. The role performs back-of-house duties, including preparing and cooking menu items, training and coaching associates, and supporting food safety and company standards. The position may require moving to a store within 50 miles of home and working a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of restaurant or kitchen experience.
Food Handler Certification.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to move to a store within a 50-mile radius of home.
Effective verbal communication skills.
Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and manage conflicts or difficult situations.
Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for up to four hours, and reach across 36-inch countertops.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assist with kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, cleaning, storage, and equipment maintenance.
Prepare and cook menu dishes as needed.
Assist the Kitchen Manager with recruiting, interviewing, and selecting hourly kitchen staff.
Prepare weekly schedules for kitchen employees and review biweekly time cards.
Make or arrange repairs and maintenance service for equipment and facilities.
Maintain company food standards and enforce kitchen safety standards and procedures.
Assist the Kitchen Manager in implementing special promotions by providing expertise.
Perform Cook and kitchen-help duties as needed.
Conduct regular inventory checks, order supplies, and check deliveries with guidance from the Kitchen Manager.
Train and coach associates.