Join us as a Kitchen Team AssociateWere 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. Theres always something new to learn do and accomplish. If you dont have experience well train you Youll get opportunities to gain skills that help you rise in your career no matter where you go. Were all about giving back so youll also get the chance to impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative. Lets work together.Essential Functions for Kitchen Team AssociatesProvides exceptional dining experience to Guests - Greeting Guests Serving food and handling payments at cash registerMaintains the cleanliness and appearance of the storeFollows Operations Standards and Safety Procedure to serve fresh and quality foodWorks efficiently in fast paced kitchen environment and may work at different positions - Front counter Drive Through or KitchenWork effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun positive environment.QualificationFriendly and helpful team membersOperations experience is a plusSome high schoolFood Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements acquired at your expenseHow we reward youFlexible schedulesGreat payFree meals while working at PandaMedical Vision Dental Voluntary Short-Term Disability Cancer Income Protection insurance for full-time associatesHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts401K with company matchVacation sick leave bereavementfuneral leave and Leave Share Program for eligible associatesAssociate discounts for many brandsReferral bonus for eligible associatesOpportunity to give back to your communityHands-on paid training to prepare you for successOn-Going Career & Leadership DevelopmentOpportunities for growth into management positionsPre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountPlease refer tohttpswww.pandacareers.comfilesPRG_HR_Recruiting_Benefits.pdffor details.Candidates must meet and continue to meet if employed eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.ADA StatementWhile 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 conflictsdifficult situations.Panda Strong since 1983Founded in Glendale California we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2300 locations globally we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether its impacting our team or the communities we work in were proud to be an organization that embraces family values.Youre wanted herePanda Restaurant Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law including but not limited to sexgender including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related conditions gender expression race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability age ancestry medical condition genetic information marital status and veteran status. Additionally Panda Restaurant Group Inc. complies with all federal state and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA 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 for example sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying please reach out toTASupportPandaRG.com.ADA StatementWhile 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 conflictsdifficult situations.Panda Strong since 1983Founded in Glendale California we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2300 locations globally we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether its impacting our team or the communities we work in were proud to be an organization that embraces family values.Youre wanted herePanda Restaurant Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law including but not limited to sexgender including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related conditions gender expression race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability age ancestry medical condition genetic information marital status and veteran status. Additionally Panda Restaurant Group Inc. complies with all federal state and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation.The Americans with Disabilities Act ADA 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 for example sign language interpreters.If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying please reach out toTASupportPandaRG.com.