Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full-time associates

401K with company match

Associate discounts

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Naples, Florida is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to provide exceptional dining experiences while ensuring cleanliness and quality in a fast-paced kitchen. The ideal candidate is friendly, adaptable, and eager to learn, with opportunities for career growth and flexible schedules. Training is provided, making this a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests and serving food.
• Maintaining cleanliness and store appearance.
• Following operations standards and safety procedures.
• Working at different positions in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborating effectively with team members to meet goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen

Verbal communication skills

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Team Associate 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. You’ll learn new skills, and training is provided if you don’t have prior experience. Panda Cares offers opportunities to give back to the community as part of our team.

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


• 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


• Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.

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 up to four hours and reach across counter tops. 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, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. If you require accommodations, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].