Shift leader, Restaurant​/Food Service

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, Walnut, CA.
Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family‑owned American Chinese restaurant brand in the U.S., with over 2,300 locations worldwide.

• Support in creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for our guests.
• Gain valuable skills managing store operations and leading the team during the shift.
• Gain hands‑on experience in cooking and preparing Panda favorites for our guests.
• Develop a diverse range of skills to grow yourself and your team.

• 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
• 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
• On‑Going Career & Leadership Development
• Opportunities for growth into management positions
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Please refer to this PDF for details.
• Candidates must meet, and continue to meet if employed, eligibility requirements for each benefit to qualify.

• Some high school education
• Prefer some operations experience
• Food Safety certification (food handler certification acceptable, acquired at applicant’s own expense)

While performing duties, counter areas are often hot with steam from the steaming 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 a 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, 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, the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with changing priorities, and the ability to manage conflict/difficult situations.

Founded in Glendale, California, Panda Restaurant Group is the largest family‑owned American Chinese restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Panda values diversity and embraces family values, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, and veteran status. Panda complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding workplace accommodations.

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Pay Range: $23 per hour – $26 per hour (varies by location and experience).

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Walnut, CA