Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Job summary

A fast-casual dining chain is looking for a Kitchen Team Associate to join their team in South El Monte, California. This position is ideal for friendly individuals, with or without experience, to contribute to a positive dining experience. Responsibilities include serving guests, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. The role offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, and various benefits, including free meals and opportunities for career growth, making it a great starting point for your career.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Food handler certification may be required.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements (acquired at your expense).

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow operations standards and safety procedures.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals in a positive environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Operations experience

Customer service

Education

Some high school education

Job description

Overview

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. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you. You’ll gain skills to help you rise in your career, and you’ll have opportunities to impact your community through Panda Cares. Let’s work together.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to guests – greet guests, serve food, and handle payments at the cash register.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals in a 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).

Rewards & Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental, and other insurance options 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 and referral bonuses
• Paid training and ongoing career development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Details available at Panda Careers benefits

Work Environment & Compliance

As an associate, you will uphold a high standard of integrity and ethics to comply with company policies. The role involves maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for guests and associates in an open-kitchen setting with individuals of all ages. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. The ADA may apply to accommodations and accessibility during the application process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].