Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group

Pleasant Hill (CA)

On-site

USD 31,684 - 35,817

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Referral bonus

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading American restaurant chain is seeking friendly team players for the Kitchen Team role. Responsibilities include providing exceptional dining experiences, maintaining cleanliness, and following operations standards. This entry-level position offers flexible hours and includes comprehensive training. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy opportunities for growth. Pay ranges from $23 to $26 per hour.

Qualifications

Friendly and helpful team members are preferred.
Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests.
Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the store.
Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve food.
Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful attitude

Operations experience

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 team members who become friends. 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.

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
Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment

Essential Functions For Kitchen Team Associates

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
Work 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

Rewards / 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 the details in Panda Careers benefits document
Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit

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 knives and other 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 manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda Strong

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America, with ~2,300 locations globally. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and empowering our team and communities.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and believe workplace equality strengthens ideas and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodations, please contact our accommodation team at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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