Kitchen Team (P1-1351693-0)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Kitchen Team Associate, where you'll cook delicious food and create memorable dining experiences. This role offers a supportive environment where team members become friends, and you'll have opportunities for growth and skill development. Enjoy flexible schedules, free meals, and comprehensive benefits while contributing to your community through impactful initiatives. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Vacation and sick leave

Associate discounts

Referral bonus

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members are essential.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional dining experience by greeting guests and serving food.
• Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the store.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety

Communication

Education

High School Education

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Cash Register

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. Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests - Greeting Guests, Serving food, and handling payments at the cash register
2. Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
3. Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food
4. Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may 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
• Some high school education
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense

How we reward you:

• 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
• For more details, please refer to this link.

**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 and accurately. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot with high noise levels; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment, possess effective verbal communication skills, and be able to manage conflicts and difficult situations.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With nearly 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 are proud to embrace family values, impacting our team and communities.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and recognize the strength it brings. Workplace equality fosters creativity, diverse perspectives, and overall happiness. We welcome you to join us.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities without discrimination based on characteristics protected by law, including sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, and more. We also comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you need an accommodation, please contact our team via email at [e-mail].