Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group

Spring (TX)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Great pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Ongoing Career & Leadership Development

Job summary

A leading American restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to join their team in Spring, Texas. This entry-level role offers flexible schedules and great pay, with responsibilities including providing excellent dining experiences and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates are friendly and may require food handler certification. Join a supportive environment committed to community impact.

Qualifications

Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide an exceptional dining experience for guests.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Operations experience

Education

Some high school (or equivalent)

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. 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.

Responsibilities

Provide an exceptional dining experience for guests by greeting guests, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and may rotate across Front Counter, Drive-Thru, 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 (or equivalent).
Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements; obtained 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
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
Details available in PandaCareers Benefits PDF
Eligibility requirements apply for each benefit

ADA Statement

We are committed to a safe and accessible workplace. While performing duties, you may encounter hot steam and high-noise kitchen areas. The workspace can be restricted, and long periods of standing are required. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for up to four hours, and reach across counters up to 36 inches to serve customers. You should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts diplomatically.

About Panda Restaurant Group

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

Equality & Accommodations

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, including sex/gender (pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.

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