Kitchen Team Associate
Panda Restaurant Group
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Job Description
Join Panda Restaurant Group 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:
- Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
- Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
- Follows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality food
- Works efficiently in 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
- Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, acquired at your expense
How Panda Restaurant Group Rewards 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
- On-Going Career & Leadership Development
- Opportunities for growth into management positions
- Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Panda Strong Since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 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. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.
Key Skills/Competency:
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Teamwork
- Cleanliness Standards
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Fast-paced Environment
How to Get Hired at Panda Restaurant Group
- Research Panda Restaurant Group's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight customer service, teamwork, and fast-paced environment experience for Kitchen Team Associate roles.
- Emphasize food safety knowledge: Mention any relevant certifications or a willingness to obtain a Food Handler's permit.
- Prepare for situational questions: Practice how you handle busy periods, customer interactions, and team collaboration at Panda Restaurant Group.
- Show enthusiasm for the brand: Express genuine interest in their food, community involvement, and growth opportunities during your interview.
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