Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; 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

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Job summary

A leading restaurant company in California is seeking Kitchen Team Associates. Responsibilities include providing excellent service, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety procedures. Ideal candidates are friendly, team-oriented, and adaptable. The role offers flexible schedules, free meals, and opportunities for growth. Pay ranges from $15 to $21 per hour based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, standing for long periods.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedures.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team members

Operations experience

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Join to apply for the Kitchen Team role at Panda Restaurant Group

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 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.

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 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 education.
• 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 and 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 the steam table and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counter tops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are 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, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

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 but not limited to sex/gender, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, the company complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact the accommodation team at [e-mail].

Pay Range: $15 per hour - $21 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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