Kitchen Team

Panda Restaurant Group; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Opportunities for growth into management

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Yulee, Florida is seeking a Kitchen Team Associate to provide an exceptional dining experience. You will maintain cleanliness, follow operational standards, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are friendly, team-oriented, and willing to learn. This full-time role offers flexible schedules, great pay, and benefits including medical insurance, 401K, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure.
• Works efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment.
• Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals.

Skills

Friendly and helpful team

Operations experience

Education

Some high school

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

• 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


• Works 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

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


• On-Going Career & Leadership Development


• Opportunities for growth into management positions


• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Details at PandaCareers benefits page

ADA / Safety

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 for up to four hours, and reach across counters. Kitchens can be hot and noisy; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of characteristics protected by law. Panda complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

Seniority

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Restaurants