Kitchen Team Member

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 teammates 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. Essential Functions Provides an exceptional dining experience to guests by greeting them, serving food, and handling payments at the cash register. Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store. Follows operations standards and safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food. Works efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and may fill different positions—front counter, drive‑through, or kitchen—based on daily needs. Works effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment. Qualifications Friendly and helpful team player. Operations experience is a plus. Some high school education. Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements; the associate will be responsible for acquiring it at their expense. Benefits Flexible schedules Competitive pay 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 & leadership development Opportunities for growth into management positions Pre‑tax dependent care flexible spending account Read more about benefits here: Pay Pay Range: $22 per hour – $25 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Statement Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodations. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam and food vapors. Workspace is restricted; employees are typically standing for long periods. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold foods, using specialized kitchen equipment, and working quickly while maintaining accuracy. Workers must lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to four hours, and reach across 36‑inch counter tops. Fast‑paced environments, effective verbal communication, adaptability to changing priorities, and conflict management are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr