Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training and career development

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Oak Ridge is looking for a Kitchen Team Associate. In this role, you will cook delicious food, maintain the store's cleanliness, and provide exceptional service to guests. If you’re friendly and eager to learn, this is a great opportunity for you. The role includes flexible schedules, competitive pay, and benefits like medical insurance and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 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 procedures.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

Job description

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 have opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career, and you’ll be able to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

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 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
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental, and voluntary disability insurance for full-time associates
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program
• Associate discounts for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Hands-on paid training and ongoing career development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions

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. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].