Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, vision, dental, and short-term disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Referral bonuses

Hands-on paid training

Referral bonuses and career growth

Hands‑on paid training

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate. This role involves cooking delicious food, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. No experience required; training provided. Benefits include flexible schedules, free meals, and medical coverage for full-time associates.

Qualifications

• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements; provided at your expense.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements; provided at your expense.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience by greeting guests, serving food, and handling payments.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the kitchen and front of house.
• Follow operational standards and safety procedures.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and be flexible.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful with a customer-first attitude

Operations experience

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Join 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. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you and provide opportunities to develop skills that will help you grow in your career. You’ll also have the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience by greeting guests, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the kitchen and front of house.
• Follow operational standards and safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and be flexible to perform at multiple positions – front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful with a customer‑first attitude.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Food handler certification may be required depending on local requirements; provided at your expense.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and competitive pay.
• Free meals while working.
• Medical, vision, dental, and short‑term disability coverage 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.
• Associate discounts for many brands.
• Referral bonuses and opportunities for career advancement.
• Hands‑on paid training and ongoing leadership development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity and not discriminating on the basis of any protected characteristic as defined by law. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process.