Kitchen Team (P1-1350887-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Team Associate, where you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and personal growth. This role offers the chance to learn essential skills while delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including free meals and opportunities for advancement. Be part of a community-focused initiative that allows you to make a positive impact while developing your career. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and sick leave

Referral bonus

Hands-on paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Associate discounts

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Operations experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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, quality food.
4. Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment and be flexible to 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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, 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 and leadership development
• Opportunities for advancement into management positions
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

For more details, please refer to this link.

Note: Candidates must meet and continue to meet eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

ADA Statement:

Employees must be able to work in hot environments with steam and food vapors, stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in noisy, limited-space kitchens. Effective communication skills and adaptability are essential to manage a fast-paced environment and handle conflicts or difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in 1983 in Glendale, California, Panda is 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 fostering a family-oriented organization that values community and employee growth.

We welcome diverse applicants:

We value diversity and workplace equality, believing it fosters creativity, innovation, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].