Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full-time associates

401K with company match

Opportunity for growth into management positions

Job summary

A prominent restaurant chain in Georgia is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join their team. This entry-level role involves cooking food while ensuring cleanliness and providing excellent service to guests. No prior experience is required as training will be provided, and opportunities for career growth are available. This position offers a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure.
• Works efficiently in a fast paced kitchen environment.
• Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

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. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you. You’ll have opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, and you’ll be able to give back to the community through Panda Cares.

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 a fast paced kitchen environment, and may work at 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 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


• 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


• On-Going Career & Leadership Development


• Opportunities for growth into management positions


• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Please refer to Panda Careers benefits PDF for details.


• Candidates 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 table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen knives and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to 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 and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

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. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and to building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives, with strong family values.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom and diverse perspectives to be heard.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Panda complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Restaurants