Kitchen Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading American Chinese restaurant in Covina is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to provide exceptional dining experiences while maintaining store cleanliness and adhering to operational standards. This entry-level position offers hands-on training, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Candidates should be friendly team players willing to learn and expand their skills. Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $22 to $25 per hour along with various benefits like free meals and insurance for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and helpful team player.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Food Handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly teamwork

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Team Associate 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. 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.

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 Procedure to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in 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

Compensation

• Pay range: $22 per hour - $25 per hour

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
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

EEO and Accommodation

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 sex/gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Panda Restaurant Group complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

ADA and Safety

The work environment includes hot counter areas, steam, and other kitchen equipment. Employees should be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment. Good verbal communication and the ability to adapt to changing priorities are required.

Company background

Panda Strong Since 1983: Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with close to 2,300 locations globally. Panda values diversity and encourages workplace equality.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants