Kitchen Team

Panda Express • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Kitchen Team Associate role at Panda Restaurant Group involves cooking delicious food while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards are met. This entry-level position is ideal for friendly team players who are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment. Associates will have opportunities to develop skills that can advance their careers and contribute to community initiatives through Panda Cares.

Requirements

• Friendly and helpful demeanor as a team member.
• Operations experience is a plus.
• Some high school education is preferred.
• Food Handler certification may be required depending on local requirements, which must be acquired at the candidate's expense.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional dining experience to Guests by greeting them, 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, potentially rotating through different positions such as Front Counter, Drive Through, or Kitchen.
• Collaborates effectively with team members to meet daily goals in a fun, positive environment.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees