Kitchen Team

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Team Associates to join their vibrant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment while ensuring guests receive exceptional service. With flexible schedules and hands-on training, you can develop valuable skills that pave the way for career advancement. Enjoy free meals during shifts and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401K plan, and opportunities to give back to the community. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic kitchen setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

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

Career & Leadership Development

Opportunities for growth into management

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Operations experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Food Safety

Education

Some High School Education

Job description

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

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

Additional Information:

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and work in a noisy, hot environment. Effective communication and adaptability are essential.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and workplace equality. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].