Kitchen Team (Indeed Event)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional dining experience to guests—greeting guests, serving food and handling payments at the cash register
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the store
• Follow operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh and quality food
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment; 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 education
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements (acquired at your expense)

Physical demands

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables and food vapors. Workspace is restricted and employees are generally expected to remain standing for long periods. Employees must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knives 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 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 environment, have effective verbal communication skills, adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and manage conflicts or difficult situations.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Free meals while working at Panda
• Medical, vision, dental, voluntary short-term disability, and cancer income protection insurance for full-time associates
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) 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 and leadership development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre-tax dependent care flexible spending account

Please refer to Panda Careers Benefits PDF for details. Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.