Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group

Queen Creek (AZ)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full-time associates

401K with company match

On-going career & leadership development

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Queen Creek is seeking enthusiastic team players for the Kitchen Team role. This entry-level position offers flexible schedules, free meals, and the opportunity for career growth. Ideal candidates are friendly, willing to learn, and capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Join us to make a positive impact in your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

Qualifications

Friendly and helpful team members.
Operations experience is a plus.
Food Handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional dining experience to guests.
Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Effective communication

Teamwork

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. 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, and you’ll have 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 a 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

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.
Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

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 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 measured at 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.

About Panda Strong

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concept in the U.S. with close to 2,300 locations globally. We are focused on delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences while supporting our team and communities with family values.

You’re Wanted Here

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality fosters creative ideas, diverse perspectives, and greater happiness.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including sex, gender, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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