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Join Our Team as a Culinary Team Member!

Are you ready to be part of a friendly and dynamic team that delights in serving delicious food to our guests? At Panda, we offer a supportive work environment where teammates support one another and friendships are formed! Whether you're looking to start your career or take your skills to new heights, we provide comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement. Plus, your passion for giving back can shine through with our Panda Cares initiative. Let's team up and make a difference!

Essential Functions for Culinary Team Members:

• Deliver an exceptional dining experience to guests by greeting them warmly, serving food, and processing payments at the cash register.
• Ensure cleanliness and presentability of the restaurant.
• Adhere to operations standards and safety procedures to provide fresh, high-quality food.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment, rotating between various positions including front counter, drive-through, or kitchen.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily goals in a fun and upbeat atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Friendly and helpful attitude as a team player.
• Previous operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education is preferred.
• Food Handler certification may be required based on local regulations, to be obtained at your expense.

How We Reward You:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Competitive pay.
• Free meals during your shifts at Panda.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Various leave options including vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and a Leave Share Program for eligible associates.
• Discounts across many brands.
• Referral bonuses for eligible employees.
• Opportunities to give back to your community.
• Hands-on paid training designed for your success.
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities.
• Paths for advancement into management roles.

Work Environment:

Our kitchens can get hot, with the presence of steam and food vapors. You will often be on your feet for extended periods. The role involves preparing both hot and cold foods using kitchen equipment, including a Chinese cook knife. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and manage a fast-paced, sometimes noisy environment while maintaining effective communication and adaptability to changing priorities.

About Panda:

Founded in Glendale, California, we're proud to be the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant brand in the United States with nearly 2,300 locations worldwide. Our mission is to create exceptional Asian dining experiences while uplifting our team members and sharing our core family values in the communities we serve.

Commitment to Diversity:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law. We comply with all employment laws and encourage applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process to reach out.

Pay Range: $23 - $26 per hour based on experience and location.