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Kitchen Team (P1-1351514-1)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.75 - $18.25
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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/funeral leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Community Impact Opportunities
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions

Job Description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a renowned family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. Over the years, it has grown into the largest family-owned Asian dining enterprise in America, boasting close to 2,800 locations worldwide. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering an organization culture where people are inspired to better their lives. With a strong emphasis on family values, Panda Restaurant Group is committed to not only impacting its team members but also the communities it serves through various initiatives. One such initiative is Panda Cares, where the company and its employees give back to local communities, reinforcing their mission of community involvement and support.

Joining Panda means becoming part of a team where friendly and supportive work environments are the norm, and teammates often become lifelong friends. Employees have continuous opportunities to learn new skills, undertake new challenges, and advance their careers through hands-on training and leadership development programs. The company's dedication to employee growth ensures that team members, regardless of prior experience, can rise within the organization, with clear pathways to management roles.

The role of Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group is ideal for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and taking pride in delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service. As a Kitchen Team Associate, individuals will not only prepare and serve delicious meals but will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the store, ensuring all health and safety standards are meticulously followed. The role involves working in various positions such as front counter, drive through, or the kitchen itself, thus providing a versatile and engaging work experience.

Candidates can expect comprehensive on-the-job training, even without prior experience, where they will learn operational standards, food handling safety, and customer interaction skills. Panda emphasizes teamwork and effective communication, creating a positive and fun atmosphere where employees collaborate to meet daily goals and exceed guest expectations. Being part of the Panda team also means enjoying a variety of benefits that support both professional and personal well-being, including flexible schedules, medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan with company match, paid time off, and associate discounts across multiple brands.

Overall, the Kitchen Team Associate position offers a rewarding career foundation for those seeking to enter the hospitality and food service industry within a respected and rapidly growing company dedicated to employee success and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • Some high school education
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • Ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to stand for up to four hours
  • Food handler certification may be required depending on local laws, acquired at candidate's 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 them, serving food, and handling payments at the 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 a fast-paced kitchen environment and may work at different positions including front counter, drive-through, or kitchen
  • Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun and positive environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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