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Kitchen Team (P1-1352610-15)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $16.75
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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
sick leave
Bereavement leave
leave share program
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Opportunity to give back to your community
Hands-on paid training
on-going career and leadership development
Opportunities for growth into management positions
Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Job Description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a prominent family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain that was founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. With nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, Panda is recognized as the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while fostering a culture that motivates employees to enrich their lives personally and professionally. Panda emphasizes strong family values and community involvement, creating a workplace environment that nurtures positive growth, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging among its team members.

The company is currently seeking friendly and enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Kitchen Team Associates. This role is ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment and are eager to learn and grow in a supportive team setting. As a Kitchen Team Associate, you will be involved in preparing delicious food, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment for guests. This position offers comprehensive training, making it accessible even to those without prior experience, and provides opportunities for skill development and career advancement across various roles within the company. Associates will also have the opportunity to participate in Panda's community-focused initiatives, such as the Panda Cares program, which underscores the company’s commitment to giving back.

In this role, you will interact directly with guests by greeting them, serving food, and handling payments while collaborating with team members to meet daily operational goals. Working in different positions such as the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen enables associates to gain versatile experience and contribute effectively to the restaurant's success. Panda Restaurant Group is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging work environment where team members are valued as friends. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, competitive pay, meal discounts during shifts, insurance options, retirement plans, paid time off, and ongoing career and leadership development.

The Kitchen Team Associate position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, handle kitchen tools safely, and adapt quickly to changes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality. Panda is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Joining Panda Restaurant Group means becoming part of a respected organization with a rich history and a forward-looking vision focused on employee growth, guest satisfaction, and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • Some high school
  • ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements
  • ability to stand for long periods
  • ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • effective verbal communication skills
  • ability to adapt to dynamic environment with changing priorities
  • ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations

Job Qualifications

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

Job Duties

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

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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