Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $39,200.00 - $62,800.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Great pay
Free meals while working at Panda
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Cancer income protection insurance
health care flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
401K with company match
Vacation leave
sick leave
Bereavement leave
funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Paid training
Career development opportunities
Management growth opportunities
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Job Description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a renowned family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept founded in Glendale, California in 1983. With close to 2,800 locations globally, Panda is recognized as the largest family-owned chain of its kind in the United States. The company is committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering an environment where team members are inspired to improve their lives. This dedication extends beyond the dining experience, as Panda actively contributes to local communities through its Panda Cares initiative, embodying family values and a community-first spirit.

The position of Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group offers a unique opportunity to join a supportive, safe, and dynamic work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow. The role focuses on maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness while preparing and serving delicious food to guests. Whether working in the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen areas, team members are expected to collaborate effectively to meet daily goals. This job is ideal for individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and want to build skills that can propel them forward in their careers.

As a Kitchen Team Associate, you will be one of the friendly faces greeting guests, providing an exceptional dining experience by serving food and assisting with payments at the cash register. You will uphold operational standards and safety procedures ensuring that all food served is fresh and meets quality expectations. This fast-paced position requires efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to adapt to varying roles throughout the shift. Importantly, there is no prior experience required as comprehensive hands-on and paid training is provided to prepare you for success.

Panda Restaurant Group emphasizes employee development with opportunities for ongoing career and leadership growth, including promotions into management positions. Additionally, the company offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay, making it an attractive workplace for individuals seeking balance and advancement. Benefits such as medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, vacation and sick leave, and other perks are designed to support the wellbeing and satisfaction of the team.

Candidates will find that working at Panda is not just a job, but a gateway to build valuable skills, contribute to a positive workplace culture, and make a difference in their communities. Panda is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all applicants and employees are treated with fairness and respect. If you are passionate about teamwork, customer service, and personal growth, the Kitchen Team Associate role at Panda Restaurant Group is a rewarding career path to consider.

Job Requirements

  • Some high school education
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • ability to stand for up to four hours
  • effective verbal communication skills
  • ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
  • ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations
  • food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and helpful team members
  • operations experience is a plus
  • some high school education
  • food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

Job Duties

  • Provides exceptional dining experience to guests by greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at cash register
  • maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
  • follows operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food
  • works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, may work at different positions including front counter, drive through or kitchen
  • works effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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