Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Santa Rosa (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

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Ongoing career development

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Kitchen Team Associates to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will create delicious food while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for guests. With opportunities for training and career growth, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere where teamwork is key. Enjoy flexible schedules, free meals, and comprehensive benefits as you contribute to a community-focused initiative. If you're ready to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Adaptability

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 the cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follows operational 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

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
• 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 to prepare you for success
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions

Work Environment & ADA Statement:

Employees must be able to work in hot, noisy kitchens, lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work quickly and accurately. Effective communication and adaptability are essential.

About Panda Restaurant Group:

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, we are 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 a community-oriented organization that values family and diversity.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. For accommodations, contact our team at [e-mail].

Pay Range:

$23 - $26 per hour, based on experience and location.