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Kitchen Team (Indeed Event)

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.75 - $15.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Career development opportunities
supportive work environment
community engagement programs

Job Description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a renowned family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept established in 1983 in Glendale, California. Over the years, it has grown exponentially and now operates nearly 2,800 locations globally, making it the largest of its kind in America. The company is dedicated to providing exceptional Asian dining experiences and creating an inspiring environment where employees can improve their lives. At Panda Restaurant Group, they place a strong emphasis on family values, teamwork, and community involvement, demonstrated through initiatives such as Panda Cares, which encourages employees to give back locally. This commitment to culture and values creates a welcoming and supportive workplace for all team members. Panda is also an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on legally protected characteristics and accommodating disabilities to ensure all applicants and employees are treated fairly and inclusively.

Joining Panda Restaurant Group as a Kitchen Team Associate means becoming an essential part of a fast-paced restaurant environment centered on delivering delicious food and outstanding service. The role is ideal for friendly, motivated individuals who thrive working collaboratively and are eager to learn new skills – even those without prior experience will receive comprehensive training. Kitchen Team Associates help maintain cleanliness and uphold the company’s high standards for safety and food quality while working at various positions such as front counter, drive-through, or kitchen stations. Employees will engage in greeting guests, serving food, handling cash register transactions, and contributing to a positive dining experience. This position requires stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adaptability to dynamic work conditions with a consistent focus on accuracy and efficiency. It also supports career growth opportunities by providing valuable operational and culinary experience in a team-oriented environment where growth and advancement are encouraged. By joining Panda Restaurant Group, associates not only develop their professional skills but also become part of a larger mission to inspire better lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities through volunteer opportunities and social responsibility programs.

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 adapt to dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • Ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations
  • Must be able to prepare hot and cold foods and work quickly without losing accuracy

Job Qualifications

  • Friendly and helpful team member
  • Some high school education
  • Operations experience is a plus
  • Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, to be acquired at employee's expense

Job Duties

  • Provide exceptional dining experience to guests by greeting guests, serving food, and handling payments at cash register
  • Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store
  • Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food
  • Work efficiently in a fast paced kitchen environment and operate at different positions such as front counter, drive through, or kitchen
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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