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Join our Culinary Team as an Associate!

Are you a friendly team player eager to create delicious meals? We're seeking enthusiastic individuals to cook exceptional food while upholding the highest cleanliness standards for our guests. Experience a safe and supportive work environment where your colleagues become friends. Don't worry if you lack experience; we provide training! You'll have opportunities to develop skills for a fulfilling career, regardless of where it takes you. Our Panda Cares initiative also allows you to give back to the community while working. Let's succeed together!

Key Responsibilities of Culinary Team Associates:

• Deliver a memorable dining experience for guests, including greeting them, serving food, and processing payments.
• Ensure the cleanliness and overall appearance of the store.
• Follow operational standards and safety procedures to serve fresh, quality food.
• Thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and be flexible to work at the front counter, drive-through, or in the kitchen.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to achieve daily goals in a fun, positive atmosphere.

Qualifications:

• Friendly and helpful nature.
• Experience in operations is a plus.
• Some high school education is preferred.
• Food Handler certification may be required, depending on local regulations (to be acquired at your own expense).

What We Offer You:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Competitive pay.
• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance for full-time associates.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts.
• 401K with company matching.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, bereavement/funeral leave, and Leave Share Program for eligible associates.
• Discounts on various brands.
• Referral bonuses for eligible associates.
• Opportunities to give back to your community.
• Hands-on paid training to support your success.
• Ongoing career and leadership development.
• Paths for growth into management roles.

**To qualify for benefits, candidates must meet and continue to meet eligibility requirements.

Work Environment:

Counter areas are often hot with steam and food vapors, and employees are typically standing for long periods. You will prepare both hot and cold foods, utilizing kitchen equipment and must work quickly while maintaining accuracy. The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and reach across counters is necessary. The kitchen environment can be fast-paced with high noise levels. Effective verbal communication skills and adaptability to changing priorities are essential.

Panda Strong Since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant chain in the nation. With nearly 2,300 locations worldwide, we are dedicated to providing outstanding Asian dining experiences while nurturing an organization that inspires our team members to enhance their lives. We take pride in our family values and commitment to community impact.

Your Value is Recognized Here:

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing fair opportunities without discrimination based on any protected characteristic. We comply with all laws regarding workplace accommodations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants who require them during the application or interview process.

Pay Range: $18 per hour - $21 per hour.

*Pay is determined based on various factors, including work location and experience.