Kitchen Team

Overview

Kitchen Team Associate at Panda Restaurant Group

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. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you. You’ll gain skills that help you rise in your career, and you’ll have the chance to impact the community through Panda Cares.

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests – Greeting Guests, 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 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 positive environment

• 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

• 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
• 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
• Details at  (benefits details)

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from steam tables 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 kitchen equipment, and work quickly without losing accuracy. They must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand up to four hours, and reach across counters.

Kitchens are hot and noisy; storage space is limited and shelving is high. Employees must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have effective verbal communication skills, and adapt to changing priorities.

Panda Strong Since 1983:
Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is one of the largest family-owned American Chinese restaurant concepts in America, with close to 2,300 locations globally. We embrace family values and are committed to diversity and workplace equality.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodations. If you require an accommodation, contact our accommodation team at

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Restaurants