Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance for full-time associates

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for growth into management positions

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in Spokane seeks a Kitchen Team Associate to provide exceptional dining experiences while working in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, serving food, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate is friendly, willing to learn, and may have previous operational experience. Great perks include flexible schedules, free meals, and opportunities for growth into management. All levels of experience are welcome as training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and helpful to guests.
• Food Handler certification may be required.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow safety procedures to serve quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Work effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Skills

Friendly and helpful demeanor

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Operations experience

High school

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 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.

Responsibilities

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

Rewards

• 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 & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Details available at the Panda Careers benefits page

ADA & Equal Opportunity

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 of time. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are high; storage space is limited and shelving is high. The ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities and to manage conflicts is required.

Panda Strong Since 1983: Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process. For accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

You’re Wanted Here: Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations.