Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A family-owned American restaurant concept is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate in San Francisco, California. The role includes providing exceptional dining experiences, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety procedures. Training is provided, making it suitable for those without experience. Benefits include flexible schedules, free meals, and health insurance for full-time associates, along with opportunities for growth and community impact through initiatives.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team member with operations experience preferred.
• Must have some high-school education.
• Food Handler certification may be required.

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 member

Operations experience

Education

Some high‑school education

Tools

Food Handler certification

Job description

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 fun, positive environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team member.
• 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.
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short‑term disability, cancer income protection 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 for eligible associates.
• Associate discounts for many brands.
• Referral bonus for eligible associates.
• Opportunity to give back to your community.
• Hands‑on paid training.
• 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.

ADA Statement

Employees are expected to be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach 36 inches across counter tops while working. The kitchen environment is hot, noisy, and has limited storage space. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, maintain effective verbal communication skills, adapt to dynamic priorities, and manage conflicts.

Company Overview

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is a family‑owned American Chinese restaurant concept headquartered in Glendale, California. With close to 2,300 locations worldwide, our mission is to deliver exceptional Asian dining experiences while building an organization that inspires people to better their lives and communities.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. The company complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations to effectively participate in the application and hiring process.

Pay Range

$23 per hour – $26 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including work location and experience.