Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; La Quinta (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

Ongoing Career & Leadership Development

Job summary

A leading family-owned restaurant chain in La Quinta is seeking friendly team players for an entry-level kitchen position. You will be responsible for providing exceptional dining experiences while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork and has effective communication skills. This role offers competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Team players who can provide exceptional dining experiences.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Operations experience

Effective verbal communication

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Join the Kitchen Team 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 teammates 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 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 Panda Cares. 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-thru, or kitchen.
• Collaborates with team members to meet daily goals in a positive, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team players.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $22 per hour – $25 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using factors including work location and experience.
• 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
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• See Panda Careers benefits PDF for details.
• Candidates must meet 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. 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 up to four hours, and reach across counters up to 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 changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, founded in 1983 in Glendale, California. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences while supporting our team and communities and embracing family values.

You’re Wanted Here

Panda Restaurant Group values diversity and workplace equality. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants