Kitchen Team

About the Role

Join us as a 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 team members who become friends. There’s always something new to learn, do, and accomplish.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, Serving food and handling payments at cash register.
• Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of the store.
• Follows 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

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.

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• Must prepare hot and cold foods, use Chinese cook knife and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand up to four hours.
• Must be able to 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.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Possess effective verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to manage conflicts/difficult situations.

Benefits

• 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
• 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