Service and Kitchen Team Associate

PandaExpress Centre Pointe & Tanger Outlet; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free meals while working

Medical and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Associate discounts

Ongoing career development

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Moncks Corner is seeking Service and Kitchen Team Associates. You will provide exceptional customer service and cook delicious dishes in a supportive environment. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, and healthcare benefits for full-time associates. Take part in our community initiatives while gaining valuable skills for your career development.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Operations experience is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm environment and provide great service.
• Cook delicious food while maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly and helpful teamwork

Operations experience

Education

Some high school Food Handler certifications

Job description

Service and Kitchen Team Associates

Join us as a Service and Kitchen Team Associate, we’re looking for friendly team players to provide great customer service and cook fantastic food 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 grow in your career, no matter where you go. We’re all about giving back, so you’ll also get the chance to impact on your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Let’s work together.

How we reward you

• Flexible schedules.
• Great pay.
• Free meals while working.
• Medical and Dental Insurance for full-time associates**.
• 401K with company match.
• Associate discounts for many brands.
• Opportunity to give back to your community.
• Hands‑on paid training to prepare you for success.
• On‑going career and leadership development opportunities for growth into management positions.

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

You’ll get a chance to

• As a Service Team Associate, you’ll create a warm environment for our guests and provide great service.
• As a Kitchen Team Associate, you’ll cook delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful team members. Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school Food Handler certifications may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense.

ADA Statement

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. The workspace is restricted, and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use a Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across countertops measured at 36 inches to serve customers. Kitchens are hot and noise levels are usually high; storage space is limited, and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast‑paced work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to Human Resources.