Kitchen Team (P1-1375049-1)

Panda Restaurant Group Inc; Fort Wayne, Fremont (IN, CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Kitchen Team Associates who are friendly and team-oriented. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment while providing exceptional service to guests. You'll have opportunities for growth, hands-on training, and the chance to impact your community through initiatives. With flexible schedules and competitive pay, this position is perfect for those looking to develop their career in a supportive environment that values teamwork and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth into management

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members with operations experience are preferred.
• Food Handler certification may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

High School Education

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:

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to Guests by greeting them, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follow Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, possibly 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, 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, 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, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to changing priorities, and manage conflicts/difficult situations.

About Panda:

Founded in Glendale, California, in 1983, 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 inspired to better lives, impacting our teams and communities. We embrace family values and diversity in all forms, believing it fosters innovation, happiness, and success.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity and workplace equality, which brings creative ideas, diverse perspectives, and happiness. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of characteristics protected by law. We comply with all relevant laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, please contact our accommodation team via email at [e-mail].