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.
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
* On-Going Career & Leadership Development
* Opportunities for growth into management positions
* Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
* Please refer to this link for details.
**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 table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.
Panda Strong since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 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 make a positive impact on our communities.
You're wanted here:
We value diversity and believe it strengthens our workplace. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We welcome you to join us.
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity without discrimination based on characteristics protected by law, including sex/gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and more. We also comply with laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
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