Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Opportunities for growth into management

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in California seeks members for the Kitchen Team. Responsibilities include cooking, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates are friendly, can handle a fast-paced environment, and are willing to learn. Flexible schedules and a competitive pay of $22-$25 per hour is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Operations experience is a plus.
• Food Handler certification may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience by greeting guests and serving food.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Effective verbal communication

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Some high school

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 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 to help you grow in your career, and you’ll have opportunities to impact your community through Panda Cares.

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.

Compensation and 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 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 noise levels are usually high; 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/difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

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, and veteran status. Panda Restaurant Group complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].