Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Altamonte Springs (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Opportunities for growth into management

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Kitchen Team Associates to join their vibrant team. In this role, you'll prepare delicious food while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for guests. This position offers hands-on training, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career growth. You'll also have the chance to make a positive impact in your community through various initiatives. If you're a friendly team player looking to thrive in a supportive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food Safety Standards

Education

Some High School Education

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:

• 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

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
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions

Work Environment & ADA Statement:

Employees should be prepared to work in hot, noisy kitchens, often standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and adaptability are essential.