Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Indio (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

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Opportunity to give back to your community

On-Going Career Development

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in California is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to cook and serve food while ensuring cleanliness and safety. Team members will receive paid training and opportunities for career development. The role offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay ranging from $22 to $25 per hour. Candidates should be friendly, helpful, and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of operations standards and safety procedures.
• Food Handler certification may be required, acquired at your expense.
• Willingness to learn and train.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows operations standards to serve quality food.
• Works efficiently in different kitchen positions.
• Collaborates with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful demeanor

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Some high school education

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. 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 the 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, 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


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

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 prepare hot and cold foods, use 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 counters measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts effectively.

Panda Strong Since 1983

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We’re proud to be an organization that embraces 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, diverse perspectives to be heard, and overall happiness.

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 also 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].