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Panda Restaurant Group 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. Essential Functions For Kitchen Team Associates
Provide exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at cash register Maintain the 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 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 Benefits
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 https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details 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 Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com. Pay Range
Pay Range: $19 per hour - $22 per hour – within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Restaurants
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Kitchen Team
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Panda Restaurant Group 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. Essential Functions For Kitchen Team Associates
Provide exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at cash register Maintain the 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 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 Benefits
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 https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details 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 Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TASupport@PandaRG.com. Pay Range
Pay Range: $19 per hour - $22 per hour – within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Seniority Level
Entry level Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Restaurants
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