Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Ongoing Career Development

Hands-on paid training

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Team Associate where you’ll enjoy a supportive work environment and the chance to grow your career. This role offers hands-on training and opportunities for advancement while you prepare delicious food and ensure a clean dining experience for guests. With flexible schedules and great pay, you’ll also benefit from free meals and comprehensive insurance options. Be part of a team that values community impact and personal development, making every day an opportunity to learn and thrive.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members with a focus on customer service.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience by greeting guests and serving food.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

Some High School Education

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 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 Procedures 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 education
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

How we reward you:

• 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
• Ongoing Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

For more details, please refer to this document.

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. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment, work quickly without losing accuracy, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters at 36 inches. Kitchens are hot and noisy, with limited storage space. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in Glendale, California, in 1983, Panda is the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives, impacting our teams and communities positively.

We Value Diversity:

We embrace diversity and believe it strengthens us. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination and providing accommodations for applicants and employees as needed. For accommodation requests, contact [e-mail].