Panda Restaurant Group
Kitchen Team Associate
Join Panda Restaurant Group 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. 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
Provide exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food, handling payments at cash register.
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of store.
Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
Work efficiently in fast‑paced kitchen environment; may work at 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 a plus.
High school education or equivalent.
Food handler certification may be required.
Benefits
Flexible schedules.
Great pay.
Free meals while working at Panda.
Medical, vision, dental, and other insurance for full‑time associates.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts.
401(k) 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.
Opportunities for growth into management positions.
See full benefits details (https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf).
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. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 in to serve customers. Work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and manage conflicts with changing priorities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact TASupport@PandaRG.com.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing – Restaurants
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Essential Functions
Provide exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food, handling payments at cash register.
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of store.
Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
Work efficiently in fast‑paced kitchen environment; may work at 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 a plus.
High school education or equivalent.
Food handler certification may be required.
Benefits
Flexible schedules.
Great pay.
Free meals while working at Panda.
Medical, vision, dental, and other insurance for full‑time associates.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts.
401(k) 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.
Opportunities for growth into management positions.
See full benefits details (https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf).
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. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops measured at 36 in to serve customers. Work in a fast‑paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and manage conflicts with changing priorities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact TASupport@PandaRG.com.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing – Restaurants
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