Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Opportunity to give back to your community

On-Going Career & Leadership Development

Career development

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Kalamazoo is seeking friendly team players for the Kitchen Team role. You will prepare delicious food while maintaining cleanliness and assisting guests. The position offers hands-on training and opportunities for career growth in a supportive and fun environment. Full-time employees benefit from competitive pay and various insurance options.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school completed.
• 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 to serve fresh and quality food.
• Works efficiently in 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

Food Handler certification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Kitchen Team 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.

Essential Functions / 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

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
• Details at PandaCareers benefits PDF

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 equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and reach across countertops. Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to change, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on protected characteristics. We comply with all laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants