Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in California is seeking a Kitchen Team member to provide exceptional dining experiences and maintain cleanliness. The successful candidate should be friendly and adaptable, with opportunities for growth and leadership development. Flexible schedules and comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical and dental insurance. Free meals while working, paid training, and a 401K with company match are also included.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• 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.

Skills

Team player

Strong verbal communication

Adaptability

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Team role at Panda Restaurant Group.

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 gain skills to help you rise in your career, wherever you go. We’re also involved in Panda Cares to give back to the community. Let’s work together.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

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 and referral bonuses
• Opportunities for growth and leadership development
• Hands-on paid training
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

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 prep hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The environment can be hot and noisy with limited storage space. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are required.

Company & Diversity

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on any characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants

Pay Range: $22 per hour - $25 per hour

Note: This posting may include location-specific details and references to benefits; refer to official Panda Careers materials for full details.