Kitchen Team; P1-1351253-0

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 teammates who become friends. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you! You’ll gain skills that help you rise in your career and impact your community through our Panda Cares initiative.

• 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, quality food.
• Work efficiently in a fast‑paced kitchen environment and 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.

• Friendly and helpful team members.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high‑school education.
• Food Handler certification may be required; acquired at your expense.

• Flexible schedules.
• Competitive pay.
• Free meals while working.
• Medical, vision, dental, and 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.
• Ongoing career and leadership development.
• Opportunities for growth into management positions.
• Pre‑tax dependent care flexible spending account.

Pay Range: $18 per hour – $21 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

ADA Statement:
While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steam table and food vapors. The 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 knives and other kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.,

stand for 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 work environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

Panda 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 sex/gender, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. If you require accommodations, please contact our accommodation team.

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