Kitchen Team Associate @ Panda Restaurant Group
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About the Kitchen Team Associate Role
Join Panda Restaurant Group as a Kitchen Team Associate. In this role, you will cook delicious food, maintain the highest cleanliness standards, and create an exceptional dining experience for our guests.
Essential Functions
Key responsibilities include:
- Greet guests and serve food efficiently.
- Handle payments at the cash register.
- Maintain store cleanliness and appearance.
- Follow operations standards and safety procedures.
- Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment covering multiple positions.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is friendly, helpful, and may have prior operations experience. Some positions might require a Food Handler certification.
Rewards & Benefits
Panda Restaurant Group offers flexible schedules, competitive pay, free meals, comprehensive insurance options, 401K with company match, paid training, career development, and opportunities for growth into management positions.
Working Environment & ADA Statement
You will work in a dynamic kitchen setting with high temperatures, noise, and fast-paced tasks. Candidates must be comfortable standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working with various kitchen equipment.
About Panda Restaurant Group
Founded in Glendale, CA in 1983 and now a global family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept, Panda Restaurant Group values diversity and inclusion, fostering a strong community both internally and through community initiatives such as Panda Cares.
Application Information
If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our accommodation team via email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.
Compensation
Pay range is $21.20 to $24.20 per hour, with individual pay determined by work location and experience.
Key Skills/Competency
- Customer Service
- Food Preparation
- Cleanliness
- Teamwork
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Food Handler Certification
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Time Management
How to Get Hired at Panda Restaurant Group
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Panda Restaurant Group's culture: Study their mission and values on their website.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant operations and team experience.
- Customize your cover letter: Focus on your adaptability and reliability.
- Prepare for interviews: Review food safety and customer service examples.