Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an established leader in the American Chinese dining industry, founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. As the largest family-owned Asian dining concept in the United States, Panda offers a unique combination of traditional flavors and modern service, boasting close to 2,800 locations worldwide. This company prides itself on its commitment to family values, community impact, and creating an inspiring workplace for its employees. Known for delivering exceptional dining experiences, Panda Restaurant Group provides an inclusive and supportive environment, continually striving to grow both as a business and as a community partner. Their Panda Cares initiative exemplifies their dedication to giving back, reflecting the company’s core values of responsibility and teamwork.

The Kitchen Team Associate role at Panda Restaurant Group invites individuals to become integral members of this thriving family-oriented company. This position is ideal for friendly, motivated team players who are passionate about cooking delicious food and maintaining the highest cleanliness standards for guests. Panda cultivates a safe, fun, and supportive work environment where team members quickly become friends and find countless opportunities to learn and develop new skills. Whether you have experience or are just starting your career, Panda offers comprehensive training designed to help you succeed and grow. The role is dynamic, fast-paced, and rewarding, offering varied responsibilities across different kitchen and front-of-house positions including the front counter, drive-through, and kitchen.

As a Kitchen Team Associate, you will contribute to the efficient and smooth operation of the restaurant by providing exceptional dining experiences to guests through friendly greetings, food service, and handling payments. Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to operational and safety standards ensures that the food served is fresh and of high quality. The company values teamwork and encourages associates to work collaboratively to meet daily goals in a positive and enjoyable atmosphere.

This position offers a flexible schedule along with numerous benefits such as free meals during shifts, medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees, short-term disability options, 401K with company match, and paid time off, including vacation and sick leave. Career growth opportunities are abundant, with ongoing paid training and leadership development programs available to help employees rise through the ranks towards management roles. Panda strongly supports work-life balance and community involvement, allowing associates to participate in charitable initiatives and giving back to the areas they serve.

Candidates should be prepared to work in physically demanding conditions, as the kitchen environment can be hot, fast-paced, and noisy. The job requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, using kitchen equipment safely, and communicating effectively with team members and guests. Panda Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations as needed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This role not only offers a chance to work with a respected brand but also to grow personally and professionally within a company that fosters a community-driven culture.