Kitchen Team (P1-1350826-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; California, Hemet (MO, CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Team Associate at a renowned family-owned restaurant chain. In this role, you'll cook delicious meals while ensuring the highest cleanliness standards. With opportunities for growth, hands-on training, and a supportive work environment, you can thrive alongside friendly team members. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and benefits that support your well-being and career development. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a positive impact in your community and advance in your career. Embrace the opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced, rewarding setting.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Free Meals

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Training

Career Development Opportunities

Associate Discounts

Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Community Impact Opportunities

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Food Handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experiences to guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Adaptability

Education

Some High School Education

Tools

Chinese Cook Knives

Job description

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.

Essential Functions for Kitchen Team Associates:

1. Provide an exceptional dining experience to guests by greeting them, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
2. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
3. Follow operational standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
4. Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, potentially at different positions such as 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 education.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

How we reward you:

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance 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 for many brands
• Referral bonus for eligible associates
• Opportunities to give back to your community
• Hands-on paid training to prepare you for success
• Ongoing career and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account
• For more details, please visit https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf

  **Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.**

  ADA Statement:

  While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use kitchen equipment including Chinese cook knives, 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 measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

  Panda Strong since 1983:

  Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant chain with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences and building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. We take pride in impacting our team and communities, embracing family values.

  You're wanted here:

  We value diversity and believe it strengthens us. Workplace equality fosters creative ideas, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We welcome you to join our team.

  Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunities regardless of characteristics protected by law, including sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and more. We comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].

  Pay Range: $22 per hour - $30.8 per hour

  *Within this range, individual pay is determined by factors such as work location and experience.