Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Valdemoro; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals

Health insurance

401K with match

Paid training

Career growth

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group in Madrid is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to support fast-paced operations, maintain cleanliness, greet guests, and handle payments at the counter. No prior experience required; training provided. This role offers flexible schedules, free meals, and a path toward growth within the Panda family.

You will join a team that values safety, quality, and community impact through Panda Cares, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school; Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and serve food; handle payments at the cash register.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow safety procedures and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Work across Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen as needed.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team player

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Join us as a Kitchen Team AssociateWe’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 registerMaintains the cleanliness and appearance of the storeFollows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality foodWorks efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or KitchenWork effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.Qualification:Friendly and helpful team membersOperations experience is a plusSome high schoolFood Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expenseHow we reward you:**Flexible schedulesGreat payFree meals while working at PandaMedical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associatesHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts401K with company matchVacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associatesAssociate discounts for many brandsReferral bonus for eligible associatesOpportunity to give back to your communityHands-on paid training to prepare you for successOn-Going Career & Leadership DevelopmentOpportunities for growth into management positionsPre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPlease refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf 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 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.Panda Strong since 1983:Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.You’re wanted here: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 (ADA) 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 [e-mail].