Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., founded in Glendale, California, in 1983, is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,800 locations globally, Panda offers a unique and exceptional Asian dining experience to millions of guests every day. The company culture revolves around family values, community involvement, and fostering an inspiring work environment where employees are motivated to improve their lives and careers. Panda is proud to be an organization that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all individuals. Their mission focuses not only on food but also on creating a workplace where employees can thrive, learn new skills, and grow within the company or beyond.

This job opening is for the role of a Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group. As a Kitchen Team Associate, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment where you contribute to cooking delicious food and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. This role offers a supportive and safe workplace where team members often become friends, and there's always something new to learn or accomplish. Whether you have prior experience or not, Panda offers hands-on paid training to prepare you for success. It's a perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills that can help you rise in your career, whether you choose to stay with Panda or pursue other opportunities. The position includes working at various stations within the restaurant such as the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen, requiring flexible teamwork and adaptability.

Panda Restaurant Group values giving back to the community, and as part of the team, you will have chances to make an impact through their Panda Cares initiative. The company supports growth through ongoing career and leadership development, and positions for advancement into management are available. The work environment can be demanding with hot conditions and high noise levels, and it requires physical stamina such as standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs. The company is committed to employing individuals regardless of background including gender, race, disability, or age, and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Compensation and benefits include flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals while working, and insurance coverage options like medical, vision, dental, as well as voluntary disability and cancer income protection for full-time employees. Panda also offers 401K with company match, vacation and sick leave benefits, associate discounts, referral bonuses, and various flexible spending accounts. Overall, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a friendly team atmosphere, desires to develop culinary and customer service skills, and wants to contribute positively to both the company and their community.