Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay; free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Associate discounts

Paid training and ongoing development

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate in New Mexico. You will prepare food while ensuring cleanliness and providing an exceptional experience to guests. Ideal candidates are friendly, able to adapt to a fast-paced environment, and may need to obtain a food handler certification. The role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and medical benefits for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows operations standards and safety procedures.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Works effectively with team members.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Kitchen Team Associate. Panda Restaurant Group is seeking friendly team players to cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for our guests. Thrive in a safe, supportive work environment with colleagues who become friends. We offer on-the-job training, opportunities to gain skills for career growth, and a chance to contribute to the Panda Cares initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food, and handling payments at the 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
• Works 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
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay; free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Paid training and ongoing career and leadership development
• 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 and food vapors. The workspace is restricted and employees are generally required to stand for long periods. Employees may be required to lift up to 50 lbs, stand up to four hours, and reach across counters at up to 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy with limited storage space. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively, adapt to a dynamic environment, manage conflicts, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Equality and Accommodation

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. We comply with applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, contact our accommodation team at [e-mail].

Company Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants