Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Michigan is looking for a Kitchen Team Associate to provide a welcoming dining experience while ensuring cleanliness. Candidates should be friendly team players who can work in a fast-paced environment. No previous experience is required as training will be provided. Full-time associates enjoy flexible schedules, free meals, and a range of medical benefits. This role offers opportunities for career growth and development in an exciting team environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team player.
• Some high-school education.
• Food handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team player

Operations experience

Education

Some high-school education

Job description

Job Summary

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 have the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

Essential Functions

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to guests – greeting guests, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and may take on different positions—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 player.
• 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 and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Details: Benefits Overview
• Candidate 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. Workspaces are restricted and employees are expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot, noise levels are high, and storage space is limited with shelving high. Employees must work in a fast‑paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity, do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodation requests. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations. If you require an accommodation for application or interview, please contact [e-mail].

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants

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