Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.25 - $16.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flexible schedules
Great pay
Free Meals
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 leave
associate discounts
Referral Bonus
Community Involvement Opportunities
Paid training
Career and leadership development
growth opportunities

Job Description

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., established in 1983 in Glendale, California, is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the United States. With nearly 2,800 locations worldwide, Panda continues its mission to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences through a strong commitment to family values and community impact. The company has built a reputation for quality food, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career growth and development. Known for its Panda Cares initiative, Panda Restaurant Group takes pride in giving back to communities, making it more than just a place to work but a place to make a difference.

The role of Kitchen Team Associate is an entry-level position ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. As a Kitchen Team Associate, you will play an essential role in providing an exceptional dining experience for guests by preparing delicious food and maintaining high cleanliness standards in the store. This position offers flexible schedules and is perfect for those seeking to gain new skills and advance their careers, even if they have no prior experience as training is provided. Kitchen Team Associates may work at various stations including the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and quality service throughout the dining experience. This role requires effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy.

Panda offers competitive pay and benefits for its associates, including medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees, as well as voluntary short-term disability and cancer income protection coverage. The company also provides health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, an employee referral bonus, associate discounts, and opportunities for career and leadership development. Panda's inclusive workplace culture emphasizes equal opportunity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. This position helps foster a positive workplace where friendly team members can thrive while contributing meaningfully to their workplace and community.

Job Requirements

  • Some high school education
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to stand up to four hours
  • Ability to reach across 36 inch counters
  • Ability to perform physical tasks in a hot and noisy kitchen environment
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a 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 education
  • Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at employee's expense

Job Duties

  • Provide exceptional dining experience to guests including greeting, serving food, and handling payments at cash register
  • Maintain 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 at multiple positions such as front counter, drive through, or kitchen
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a positive environment

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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