Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, has grown to become the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,300 locations worldwide, Panda Restaurant Group is committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences to communities across the globe. Embracing family values and a strong culture of teamwork, the company prides itself on cultivating an inspiring workplace where employees are motivated to improve their lives and contribute positively to the communities they serve. The organization is deeply invested in fostering an inclusive environment and promotes diversity as a core value. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with all federal, state, and local laws concerning workplace accommodations, ensuring that all prospective and current employees have access to reasonable accommodations to facilitate their participation in work and hiring processes.

Joining Panda as a Kitchen Team Associate means becoming part of a dynamic, team-oriented environment where excellence, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction are at the forefront. This role centers on preparing and serving delicious Asian cuisine while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and operational safety to ensure an exceptional dining experience for guests. Associates enjoy working within a fast-paced kitchen setting that requires teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude to meet daily operational goals. The role is flexible in terms of assignments with opportunities to work at various positions such as the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen, allowing associates to develop a variety of skills.

For those without prior experience, Panda offers comprehensive hands-on paid training to equip new team members with the necessary culinary skills and operational knowledge. The company values personal and professional growth, offering ongoing career and leadership development opportunities, including pathways to management roles. Panda Team Associates also have the unique opportunity to engage with the community through the Panda Cares initiative, which reflects the group's commitment to social responsibility.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $23 to $26 per hour, depending on location and experience. Benefits for full-time associates include flexible scheduling, free meals while on the clock, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, short-term disability plans, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, bereavement leave, associate discounts, referral bonuses, and a Leave Share Program for eligible employees.

Working conditions require the ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform duties in a sometimes hot and noisy kitchen environment. The role demands excellent verbal communication skills, the ability to handle fast-paced, changing priorities, and competence in managing challenging situations with professionalism. Panda is dedicated to ensuring that all employees can perform their duties safely and effectively, striving to provide accommodations to those who need them. Joining Panda means joining a team that supports one another, values diversity, and works collectively to serve their guests with excellence every day.