Kitchen Team

Essential Functions

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Fulfills Operations Standards and Safety Procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and may work at different positions – Front counter, Drive Through or Kitchen
• Works 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 we reward 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
• 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

ADA Statement

• Counter areas are often hot with steam from steam table and food vapors.
• Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops 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.

Panda Strong

• Since 1983
• Founded in Glendale, California
• The largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America
• Delivers exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives
• Proud to be an organization that embraces family values

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 table and food vapors.
• Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment and work quickly without losing accuracy.
• Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours and reach across counter tops 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.

Additional Information

Please refer to https://www.pandacareers.com/files/PRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdf for details.