Kitchen Team

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Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate

We’re looking for friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe and supportive work environment with team members who become friends. There’s always something new to learn, do, and accomplish. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, no matter where you go.

We’re all about giving back, so you’ll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let’s work together.

• 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 Procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen

Essential Functions for Kitchen Team Associates:

• 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 Procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a 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.

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

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Great pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
• 401K with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associates
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunity to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

ADA Statement:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters at 36 inches.

Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Panda Strong Since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With nearly 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We are proud to embrace family values and impact our communities positively.

You’re Wanted Here:

We value diversity and believe it brings strength. Workplace equality fosters innovation, diverse perspectives, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on characteristics protected by law. We also comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you need an accommodation, contact our team via email at