Kitchen Team (P1-1351554-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Team Associate, where you'll thrive in a supportive environment while cooking delicious food. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities for career growth. You will work with a friendly team, ensuring cleanliness and quality food service. Enjoy flexible schedules, free meals, and comprehensive benefits while impacting your community through initiatives. Be part of a diverse team that values creativity and equality, and take the next step in your culinary career with us!

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing Career Development

Opportunities for growth into management

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Food Handler certification may be required.
• Operations experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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:

1. Provide an exceptional dining experience to Guests by greeting, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
2. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
3. Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
4. Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, possibly at different positions such as 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
• 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 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 including Chinese cook knives, 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 counters measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment, possess effective verbal communication skills, and be able to manage conflicts and difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in Glendale, California, in 1983, Panda is now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to improve their lives. We value family and community impact.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. Workplace equality fosters creativity, 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 laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].