Kitchen Team Associate

Description:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is hiring friendly and helpful individuals to join as Kitchen Team Associates. This role involves preparing and serving delicious food while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. Team members will greet guests, handle transactions at the register, and maintain the store’s cleanliness in adherence to operational and safety standards. The role rotates between different areas such as the front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.

This opportunity is ideal for those seeking hands-on experience and growth, as paid training and leadership development programs are included. Employees are encouraged to build their careers within the organization and impact their community through the Panda Cares initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests and handle food serving and cash register operations

• Maintain cleanliness of the store

• Follow safety protocols and operations standards

• Work in a fast-paced environment across different kitchen stations

• Collaborate with team members to meet daily goals

Qualifications:

• Friendly, team-oriented mindset

• Prior operations experience is a plus

• Some high school education preferred

• Must obtain a Food Handler certification if required locally

Working Conditions:

• Work in hot, noisy, and high-pressure kitchen environments

• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Handle hot and cold foods and operate kitchen equipment

• Adapt quickly in a dynamic setting and manage conflicts effectively

Benefits:

• Flexible schedules

• Free meals while working

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Cancer Income Protection (for full-time associates)

• 401K with company match

• Paid vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave

• Discounts on various brands

• Referral bonuses

• Career development and management growth opportunities